Summary
Ujaneshwar B. Banakar (born 4 May 1960 in Hirekerur) is an Indian politician, who is member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and represents the Hirekerur constituency.[1]
Ujaneshwar Basavannappa Banakar | |
|---|---|
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | B. C. Patil |
| Succeeded by | B. C. Patil |
| Constituency | Hirekerur |
| In office 2013–2018 | |
| Preceded by | B. C. Patil |
| Succeeded by | B. C. Patil |
| Constituency | Hirekerur |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| Preceded by | B. H. Bannikod |
| Succeeded by | B. H. Bannikod |
| Constituency | Hirekerur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 May 1960 Hirekerur, Dharwad district, Mysore state (present day Haveri district, Karnataka) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party, Karnataka Janata Paksha |
| Spouse | Annapoorna Banakar |
| Parent | Basavaneppa Gadlappa Banakar |
| Education | BA , LLB |
Electoral statistics edit
| Year | Election | Constituency Name | Party | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Karnataka Legislative Assembly | Hirekerur | BJP | Won |
| 1999 | Karnataka Legislative Assembly | Hirekerur | BJP | Lost |
| 2004 | Karnataka Legislative Assembly | Hirekerur | BJP | Lost |
| 2008 | Karnataka Legislative Assembly | Hirekerur | IND | Lost |
| 2013 | Karnataka Legislative Assembly | Hirekerur | KJP | Won |
| 2018 | Karnataka Legislative Assembly | Hirekerur | BJP | Lost |
| 2023 | Karnataka Legislative Assembly | Hirekerur | INC | Won |
Personal life edit
Ujaneshwara Basawaneppa Banakar is an Indian politician who is an MLA from hirekerur assembly constituency.He was born on 4 May 1960 in Chikkonati,Hirekerur.
He is the son of former speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, B.G. Banakar. He is married to Sri Annapurna.
Political career edit
U. B. Banakar is an Indian politician who is serving as member of legislative assembly in 16th assembly of Karnataka. He is three times MLA from hirekerur Assembly Constituencies.
He contest 7 times and won 3 times in hirekerur Assembly Constituency. He won 2023 election by the largest margin of 15020 votes against then Agricultural Minister of Karnataka,B.C.Patil. His father who was also the speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, B.G.Banakar won this seat three times in 1978 as INC(I) Candidate and 1983 and 1985 as jp candidates.
References edit
- ^ "The Official Website Of Haveri District..." Haveronic.in. Retrieved 24 November 2014.