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Basavaraj Bommai

Basavaraj Bommai is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Haveri, Karnataka.

Party in the cited recordBharatiya Janata Party

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Shiggaon MLA Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan alleges harassment by Pralhad Joshi and Basavaraj Bommai

Deccan Herald

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01 / THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Office
Member of Parliament · Lok Sabha
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Institution
Lok Sabha
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Constituency / area
Haveri
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State / Union territory
Karnataka
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Membership status
Listed as sitting in the official Parliament roster
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THE JOURNEY, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

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  1. 196028 January 1960
  2. 19771977
    early life

    Education recorded in the source

    Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from BVB Engineering College, Hubli in 1977-1982

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  3. 202128 Jul 2021-19 May 2023
    public service

    CM,Karnataka

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  4. 2024June 2024
    elections

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  5. 202426-Sep-2024 onwards
    public service

    Chairperson of Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development

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  6. 20262026-08-12
    public work

    Latest dated reference in this collection

    Parliamentary question: Deep Ocean Mission This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.

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  7. 202626 Sep 2026 onwards
    public service

    Member, Committee on Defence

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Early life & upbringing

The cited biography records Basavaraj Bommai’s date of birth as 28 January 1960. The birthplace is recorded as Hubli.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Education & professional life

The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: Bachelor of Engineering. The professional background is listed as Agriculturist.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Public life: the documented service history

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02 / BIOGRAPHY

The person behind the office

Education category in roster
Graduate
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Profession as listed
Agriculturist
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Other profession as listed
Industrialist
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Lok Sabha terms served (source)
1
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Education details in PRS
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from BVB Engineering College, Hubli in 1977-1982
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Education category in PRS
Graduate
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Education in the official biography
Bachelor of Engineering
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Additional profession in biography
Industrialist
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Personal background in the official biography

Date of birth
28 January 1960
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Place of birth
Hubli
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Father’s name
Sommappa Rayaappa Bommai
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Mother’s name
Gangamma Bommai
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Marital status
Married
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Spouse’s name
Channamma Basavaraj Bommai
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Marriage date
2 March 1988
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Sons listed in biography
0
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Daughters listed in biography
0
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Interests, publications & public work

Books & publications
Books Authored in Kannada * Bayala Baduku - Pada Yatra *Vision Document *Praja Pranalike Books Published in Kannada *Nanna Kanasina Kannada Nadu *Avaa Book (Vol. I. II. III.) *Royist Bommai
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Social & cultural work as reported
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Chairperson for the following: *Mathoshri Srimathi Gangamma Somappa Bommai Trust. *Mathru Bhoomi Trust. *Belgaum Cricket Association. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES: Initiated merit based awards for the following entities at Taluka Level *Best Milk Produce's Co-operative Society. *Best Agricultural Produce's Co-operative Society. *Best Srishakti Co-operative Society *Best Agriculturist *Best Garamapanchayat Office. *Awards for toppers in tenth and twelfth class.
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Special interests
*Voracious reader of books on finance, economy and social justice *Passionate writer of coloums for leading print media. *Champions the cause of farmers and under privileged sections of the society.
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Sports & clubs
Active player of Cricket, Volley Ball and Golf. Life Member of following prestigious institutions in Bangalore *Karnataka Golf Association *Bangalore Golf Club *Century Club
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Travel reported in biography
U.K. US, Denmark, Davas, Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Germany.
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03 / PUBLIC SERVICE

Terms, responsibilities & positions

Legislature / term
18th Lok Sabha
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Membership category
Elected
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Lok Sabha numbers in service record
18
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Term description in PRS
First Term
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Term start in PRS
2024-06-09
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Activity reporting scope
Data corresponds to the period from 24-06-2024 to 13-08-2026.
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Positions held & committee service

  1. 26 Sep 2026 onwards

    Member, Committee on Defence

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  2. 26-Sep-2024 onwards

    Chairperson of Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development

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  3. June 2024

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  4. 28 Jul 2021-19 May 2023

    CM,Karnataka

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Matched archived election
Lok Sabha · 2024
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Constituency in that election
Haveri
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Winning party in that election
BJP
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Votes recorded for the winner
705538
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Winning margin in votes
43513
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Runner-up in that election
ANANDSWAMY GADDADEVARMATH
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Runner-up party
INC
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04 / LEGISLATIVE WORK

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YearQuestionsProceedings
2024391
2025694
2026272

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PARTY & REPRESENTATION

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Party in the cited membership record

Bharatiya Janata Party

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National platform · Lok Sabha election 2024

Sankalp Patra 2024 — party publication

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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-08-06 to 2026-03-23

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The Finance Bill, 2026

GOVERNMENT BILLS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

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Agricultural ResearchContingency FundsExpenditureFertilizersFiscal PolicyHealthInvestment PolicyLitigation
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Laid 15th to 17th Reports of the Standing Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

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Presentation of the 7th to 10th Reports of the Standing Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 5

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Laid the Statements of Standing Committee On Labour, Textiles And Skill Development

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 4

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Presentation of 4th to 6th Reports of Standing Committee On Labour, Textiles And Skill Development

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 4

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Union Budget (2025-26) - Demands for Grants - Ministry of Jal Shakti - Contd.

BUDGET (GENERAL) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 4

Drinking WaterDamodar Valley Corporation (DVC)Flood ControlFund AllocationIndira Gandhi Canal ProjectIrrigation SystemsKrishna RiverTubewells
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-26 to 2026-08-12

135 source records
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Deep Ocean Mission

UNSTARRED · EARTH SCIENCES · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 4032 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

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Fast-Charging infrastructure

UNSTARRED · HEAVY INDUSTRIES · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3759 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

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Beneficiaries approved under the PLISFPI

UNSTARRED · FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3184 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

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Mining Sector Reforms and Mineral Exploration

UNSTARRED · MINES · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 2854 · Session 8

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Progress of AB-PMJAY

UNSTARRED · HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 2111 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

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Digitisation among MSMEs

UNSTARRED · MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 1904 · Session 8

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Shiggaon MLA Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan alleges harassment by Pralhad Joshi and Basavaraj Bommai

Deccan Herald

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'Politicians shouldn't get it': Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai declines honorary doctorate

Deccan Herald

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Former K'taka CM Basavaraj Bommai to make his debut in LS polls, to contest from Haveri

Press Trust of India

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Bedthi–Varada river interlinking project is fight for life: MP Basavaraj Bommai

The New Indian Express

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Waqf row shows Karnataka government’s agenda of appeasement: Basavaraj Bommai

The New Indian Express

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05 / CONTACT & ACCESS

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Delhi / present correspondence address
Bungalow No. 4, K. Kamaraj Lane, New Delhi 110001
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Delhi contact published by Parliament
011-23012223
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Permanent correspondence address in official biography
No. 4, MLA Layout RT Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560032
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Contact numbers published by Parliament
9845008502
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06 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

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When was Basavaraj Bommai born?

The cited biography records 28 January 1960.

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Where was Basavaraj Bommai born?

Hubli.

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What education is recorded for Basavaraj Bommai?

Bachelor of Engineering.

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What professional background is recorded for Basavaraj Bommai?

Agriculturist.

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What is the earliest dated public role listed for Basavaraj Bommai?

28 Jul 2021-19 May 2023: CM,Karnataka. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.

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Which parliamentary record does this profile follow?

Basavaraj Bommai is listed in the Lok Sabha record for Karnataka. Read the linked membership source for the office and its scope.

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07 / PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANSWERS

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Who is Basavaraj Bommai?

Basavaraj Bommai is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Haveri, Karnataka.

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