Ganesh Hukkeri
| Ganesh Hukkeri | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Chikkodi, Karnataka |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
24 July 1978 Chikkodi, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality |
 India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Swapnali Hukkeri |
| Relations |
Prakash Babanna Hukkeri (father) |
| Residence | Belgaum |
| Alma mater | University of Dharwad (M.B.A.) |
| Profession | Social Worker, Agriculturist,Businessman |
Ganesh Hukkeri (born 24 July 1978) is an Indian businessman and politician. He is the current Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from the Chikkodi.[1][2] He has a Master of Business Administration degree from Bharatesh College Of Business Administration, Belgavi.
Positions Held
- Parliamentary secretary to Revenue Department of Karnataka
- Member Of Legislative Assembly From Chikkodi-Sadalaga Constituency
- Director Of Karnataka Sugar Federation
- Director Of District Co-op Bank Belgavi
- Ex Member Of Belgavi Zilla Parishad
- Director, Shri Halsiddhnath Sugar Factory Ltd, Nippani
Early life
He was born to Prakash Babanna Hukkeri ( MP Chikkodi Loksabha Constituency and ex Cabinet Minister Of Sugar, Small Business and Charity, Karnataka) and Nilambika Prakash Hukkeri in Belgavi.
An MBA graduate, he always wanted to be a political leader 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 was a member of DCC Bank,Belgavi.
Legislative Life
After Prakash Babanna Hukkeri won the election of Loksabha in 2014, Hukkeri 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
References
- ↑ "Ganesh Prakash Hukkeri (Winner) CHIKKODI-SADALGA : BYE- ELECTION ON 21-08-2014 (BELGAUM)". myneta.info. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ "'Hukkeri Bandh' receives good response". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
External links
- "Karnataka bypoll results: Congress, BJP in Karnataka hope for big win". The Times of India.
- Bijapur, Naushad (August 11, 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.
