Ganesh Hukkeri
Ganesh Hukkeri (born 24 July 1978) is an Indian Politician. He is the current Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Chikkodi-Sadalga and Owner of Embassy Group.[1][2] He has a Master of Business Administration degree from Bharatesh College Of Business Administration, Belgavi.
Ganesh Hukkeri | |
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Assembly Member for Chikkodi-Sadalga | |
Assumed office 26 August 2014 | |
Preceded by | Prakash Babanna Hukkeri |
Constituency | Chikkodi-Sadalga |
Personal details | |
Born | Chikkodi, Karnataka, India | 24 July 1978
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse(s) | Swapnali Hukkeri |
Children | 2 |
Father | Prakash Babanna Hukkeri |
Residence | Examba Post Chikodi Taluk Belgavi District 591244 |
Alma mater | Karnatak University, Dharwad (M.B.A.) |
Occupation | Social Worker |
Positions Held
- Chief Whip of Government of Karnataka till August 2019
- Parliamentary secretary to Revenue Department of Karnataka till May2018
- Member Of Legislative Assembly From Chikkodi-Sadalga Constituency 2 times (2014-2018) and (2018-2023) consecutively
- Director Of Karnataka Sugar Federation
- Director Of District Co-op Bank Belgavi
- Ex Member Of Belgavi Zilla Parishad
Early life
He was born to Prakash Babanna Hukkeri (Ex-MP Chikkodi Lok Sabha Constituency and Ex Cabinet Minister Of Sugar, Small Business and Charity, Karnataka) in Belgavi.
An MBA graduate, he always wanted to be a social worker. Assisting his father in politics since his school days, He was involved in the election campaigns since 1994 and accompanied his father during the previous five Assembly election and two Lok Sabha polls.
He was elected as ZP Member From Examba Constituency. He defeated Shashikala Annasaheb Jolle who now is a sitting MLA from Nipani Assembly Constituency
He was a director of DCC Bank,Belgavi.
Legislative Life
After Prakash Babanna Hukkeri won the election of Loksabha in 2014, Ganesh was recommended by almost all the leaders from Belgaum district. He defeated BJP candidate Mahantesh Kawwatagimath (MLC) by more than 33000 votes. In September 2016 Ganesh Hukkeri appointed as parliamentary Secretary in Revenue Department of Karnataka as a special power of Chief Minister of Karnataka.
In his second election held in May 2018 Ganesh Hukkeri defeated Annasaheb Jolle who had lost election twice against Prakash Babanna Hukkeri . Hukkeri appointed as Chief Whip of Government of Karnataka a Cabinet Minister Rank
References
- "Ganesh Prakash Hukkeri (Winner) CHIKKODI-SADALGA : BYE- ELECTION ON 21-08-2014 (BELGAUM)". myneta.info. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- Uppar, Ravindra (7 October 2015). "'Hukkeri Bandh' receives good response". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
External links
- "Karnataka bypoll results: Congress, BJP in Karnataka hope for big win". The Times of India.
- Bijapur, Naushad (11 August 2014). "My father's image is my advantage'DC".
- "Karnataka bypoll results: Congress wins 2 seats; BJP wins 1, faces shocking defeat in Bellary". IBNLive.