Basavaraj Bommai

Basavaraj Bommai is the current and 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka since 2021. He is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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 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.

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Personal Life

Full Name Basavaraj Bommai

Date of Birth 28 Jan 1960 (Age 63)

Place of Birth Hubli, Karnataka

Party name Bharatiya Janta Party

Education B.E. Mechanical

Profession Industrialist, Politician

Father's Name S. R. Bommai

Mother's Name Not Available

Spouse's Name Chennamma

Spouse's Profession House wife

Children 1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

Religion Hindu

Contact

Permanent address 4883/1 Savanpur Road, Shiggaon, Shiggaon Taluk, Haveri District581205

Present address 4883/1 Savanpur Road, Shiggaon, Shiggaon Taluk, Haveri District581205

Contact number 9845008502 , 8362352900

Email bommai960@gmail.com

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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

2021

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

He again got elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
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

Net Worth₹3.93 CRORE

ASSETS₹8.92 CRORE

Liabilities₹4.99 CRORE

Disclaimer: The information relating to the candidate is an archive based on the self-declared affidavit filed at the time of elections. The current status may be different. For the latest on the candidate kindly refer to the affidavit filed by the candidate with the Election Commission of India in the recent election.

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

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Basavaraj Bommai Latest News & Updates

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.

Oct 6, 2022

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.

Oct 3, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Basavaraj Bommai)

What is Basavaraj Bommai's net worth?

Basavaraj Bommai has net worth of ₹3.93 Crore.

What is Basavaraj Bommai's contact number?

Basavaraj Bommai's contact number is 9845008502/8362352900.

Does Basavaraj Bommai have criminal cases?

No, Basavaraj Bommai does not have any criminal case.

Who is Basavaraj Bommai's wife?

Basavaraj Bommai's wife is Chennamma.

When did Basavaraj Bommai sworn in as the CM of Karnataka?

Basavaraj Bommai sworn in as the CM of Karnataka on 28th July 2021.

Who is the current Chief Minister of Karnataka?

Basavaraj Bommai is the current Chief Minister of Karnataka since 2021.

From which party does Basavaraj Bommai belong to?

Basavaraj Bommai belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

What is Basavaraj Bommai's qualification?

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.