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Balachandra Jarkiholi 
Summary
Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi (b 1966) is an Indian politician who is the current MLA from Arabhavi, Belagavi district and chairman of Karnataka Milk Federation.[1] He and his 4 brothers are all very active in local politics.
Balachandra Jarkiholi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, from Arabhavi | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Minister for Municipalities and Local Bodies Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Minister for Social Welfare and Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Chairman of the Karnataka Milk Federation | |
| Assumed office 1 September 2019 | |
| Preceded by | H. D. Revanna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1966 Gokak |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career edit
He was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Arabhavi constituency in Belgaum district in 2004 and 2008 on a Janata Dal (Secular) ticket. In 2013 and 2018 he fought the election on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket and won again from Arabhavi.[2]
Ministry edit
He was a Minister in the H.D. Kumaraswamy led 2004 and 2008 Government.[3][4][5][6]
References edit
- ^ "Sitting and previous MLAs from Arabhavi Assembly Constituency". elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi (Winner)". myneta.info. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Profiles of new Ministers". thehindu.com. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Balachandra Jarkiholi bereaved". The Hindu. 1 January 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ "A fraternal fight that brought down the Karnataka government and threatens the next one". The News Minute. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ "What is Operation Kamal?". 16 May 2018.
External links edit
- Karnataka Legislative Assembly