Basavaraj Bommai

Basavaraj Bommai is the current and 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka since 2021. He is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Bommai won the 2023 assembly election from Shiggaon constituency by defeating INC candidate Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan.

By Moumi Majumdar | Saturday, May 13, 2023, 04:42:21 PM [IST]

Basavaraj Bommai Biography

Basavaraj Somappa Bommai is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Karnataka. He had started his politics with Janta Dal but later shifted to Bharatiya Janta Party. He is currently also serving as the Minister of state for Home Affairs, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislature of Karnataka. He is also the in-charge minister of Haveri District. In past, he had served as Minister for Water resources and Cooperation in the Government of Karnataka.

Basavaraj Bommai comes from a political background as he's the son of former Chief Minister of Karnataka, S. R. Bommai. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering, he started his political journey with Janta Dal and represented Dharwad constituency twice in Karnataka Vidhan Soudha as a Janta Dal MLA and also worked as the Parliament Secretary to Chief Minister.

In 2008, he shifted the side and joined Bharatiya Janta Party. He won 2008 Karnataka MLA election on a BJP ticket and appointed as the Minister for Water Resources. He has been serving as the Minister for Cooperation, Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Home Affairs, ever since the BJP came again into power in the state before sworn in as the new Chief Minister as B S Yediyurappa stepped down from the post.

At present, CM Bommai is contesting for the impending assembly election 2023 from the Shiggaon constituency by BJP ticket.

Basavaraj Bommai Personal Life

Full Name	Basavaraj Bommai
Date of Birth	28 Jan 1960 (Age 66)
Place of Birth	Hubli, Karnataka
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	B.E. Mechanical
Profession	Salary Income, Business Income rental income & income from fixed deposits
Father's Name	S. R. Bommai
Mother's Name	Not Available
Spouse's Name	Chennamma
Spouse's Profession	Business income and income from fixed deposits
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu

Basavaraj Bommai Net Worth

Net Worth

₹46.19 CRORE

ASSETS

₹52.14 CRORE

Liabilities

₹5.94 CRORE

Education Qualification of Basavaraj Bommai

Basavaraj Bommai holds a graduation degree in Mechanical Engineering from B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology.

Interesting Facts about Basavaraj Bommai

Basavaraj Bommai is the founder of Arunodaya Co-operative Society.
He was once the Chariman, Karnataka State Cricket Association, Dharwad.

Political Timeline of Basavaraj Bommai

2023 : Bommai won the state assembly election 2023 from the Shiggaon constituency as a candidate of BJP.
2021 - Incumbent : Bommai was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 28 July 2021.
2019 : He was appointed as the Minister of Cooperation in Yedyurappa led BJP government. He subsequently went on to become the minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs and the Minister of Home Affairs in Karnataka government.
2018 - 2023 : He again got elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly from the Shiggaon constituency.
2008 : He left Janta Dal and won the assembly election from Dharwad as a BJP candidate. He was also appointed the minister for water resources.
2004 : He again represented the Dharwad constituency as a Janta Dal Member
1998 : Basavaraj Bommai elected as an MLA from Dharwad constituency as a Janta Dal candidate

Election Results of Basavaraj Bommai

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2018	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Shiggaon	Won
2013	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Shiggaon	Won
2008	Karnataka Assembly election	MLA	Shiggaon	Won

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Basavaraj Bommai)

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Basavaraj Bommai has net worth of ₹3.93 Crore.
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Basavaraj Bommai's contact number is 9845008502/8362352900.
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No, Basavaraj Bommai does not have any criminal case.
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Basavaraj Bommai's wife is Chennamma.
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Basavaraj Bommai sworn in as the CM of Karnataka on 28th July 2021.
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Basavaraj Bommai is the current Chief Minister of Karnataka since 2021.
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Basavaraj Bommai belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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Basavaraj Bommai completed graduation degree in Mechanical Engineering from B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology.
Who is Basavaraj Bommai?
Basavaraj Bommai is the current and 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka since 2021.

Basavaraj Bommai Latest News & Updates

Here's what CM Bommai said about Congress ahead of election result

The Karnataka legislative assembly election result is going to be declared today, prior to that, the state CM expressed his confidence about the ruling party.
Bommai also said that the opponent party will not have majority number and they are in touch with other parties, moreover, Congress has no confidence in their legislators.
CM Bommai criticizes opponents Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai recently criticized the Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar during an ongoing interview.
The CM said that the issue of aforementioned leaders will never be resolved as their chemistry is quite different, which is reflected by their chosen language.
CM Bommai's first reaction on Bajrang Dal's ban pitch

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai gave his first reaction on Congress's Bajrang Dal ban call. As per the CM, Congress is indulging in appeasement politics.
Moreover, the PM Narendra Modi also slammed the party over the ban pitch during the ongoing public meeting in Karnataka.
Basavaraj Bommai criticizes Sonia Gandhi for her participation in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai took a dig at Sonia Gandhi's participation in the ongoing 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' scheme. He also said that it will not have much impact in Karnatka. Bommai also added that she walked for half-a-km only.
Karnataka CM Bommai hits out at Rahul Gandhi

Karnataka Chief Minister took a jibe at Congress saying a bail party indicating Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Bommai also said that he will not speak about fake Gandhis as the whole INC party is on bail. He further stated that Rahul Gandhi, his mother Sonia Gandhi and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar are on bail.

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