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Shobha Karandlaje

Shobha Karandlaje

Shobha Karandlaje is an Indian politician. She serves as the Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare. Additionally, she is a member of parliament, representing the Udupi Chikmagalur seat in the lower house of the Indian parliament.

Shobha Karandlaje Biography

Shobha Karandlaje, born on October 23, 1966, in Puttur, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, is a distinguished figure within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka.

Raised by her parents Monappa Gowda and Poovakka, Shobha's early association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marked the beginning of her journey in public service. Her dedication to the RSS led her to forgo marriage and commit her life to the organisation.

In 1994, Shobha embarked on her political career alongside Shakuntala Shetty, gradually gaining recognition within the BJP. Her pivotal role as a minister in the inaugural BJP government in Karnataka under B. S. Yediyurappa brought her into the spotlight, earning her the affectionate moniker "Shobhakka."

With a steadfast commitment to serving her constituency, Shobha Karandlaje has announced her candidacy for the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming 2024 general elections, representing the BJP.

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Shobha Karandlaje Personal Life

Full Name Shobha Karandlaje
Date of Birth 23 Oct 1966 (Age 57)
Place of Birth Puttur, Dakshina Kannda (Karnataka)
Party Name Bharatiya Janta Party
Education Post Graduate
Profession Social Worker
Father's Name Late Monappa Gowda
Mother's Name Poovakka
Religion Hindu
Social Handles Social Handles:

Shobha Karandlaje Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹5.49 CRORE
ASSETS:₹10.49 CRORE
Liabilities: ₹4.99 CRORE

Education Qualification of Shobha Karandlaje

In 1990, Shobha Karandlaje obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore University, in 1990 followed by a Master of Arts in Sociology from Open University Mysore University in 1996.

Interesting Facts about Shobha Karandlaje

Shobha karandlaje is also known for having strong Hindutva views in political as well as social life.
She Oppose Damming to the Kumardhara River.

Political Timeline of Shobha Karandlaje

2024
  • She will contest from the Udupi Chikmagalur constituency on the BJP ticket in the upcoming elections.
2023
  • She has been serving as the Union Minister of State, Ministry of Food Processing Industries since December 2023.
2021
  • She has been serving as the Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare since July 2021.
2019
  • Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha for her second term in May 2019, she subsequently served as a Member of the Standing Committee on Energy. Following this, from September 13, 2019, until July 7, 2021, she held the position of Member of the Committee on Empowerment of Women. Moreover, from October 9, 2019, until July 7, 2021, she contributed as a Member of the Consultative Committee within the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2015
  • 13 May 2015 onwards Member of Joint Committee on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015
2014
  • She contest from Udupi - Chikkamagaluru constitinecy. And She elected to 16th Lok Sabha. 1 Sep 2014 to 03 Dec 2014 she was Member of Committee on Empowerment of Women.
2013
  • BJP's Suresh Kumar defeats Shobha Karandlaje. And KJP merger with BJP.
2012
  • Shobha Karandlaje left Bharatiya Janata party to join the Karnataka Janata Party.
2010
  • She appointed as a Power Minister.
2009
  • Shobha Karandlaje resigns from Karnataka Cabinet.
2008
  • Shobha contest from yeshwanthpur constitunecy. And she elected as a MLA.
2004
  • Shobha is elected as an Member of the Legislative Council.
2000
  • Karandlaje elected as a Bharatiya Janata Party State Secretary.
1999
  • She Participated in BS Yeddyurappa's Sankalpa Rath Yatra.
1997
  • Shobha elected as the Udupi District Bharatiya Janata Party Women Morcha Chairman.

Shobha Karandlaje Achievements

Shobha Karandlaje is known nationally because of the ethina hole project struggle.
At the time of college Shobha struggles for many social reform.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://sansad.in/ls, https://sansad.in/rs, https://pib.gov.in/, https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/ and the official websites of state assemblies respectively. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the content. The data presented here has been compiled without consideration of the objectives or opinions of individuals who may access it.

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