| Balachandra Jarkiholi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, from Arabhavi | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Minister for Municipalities and Local Bodies Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Minister for Social Welfare and Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Chairman of the Karnataka Milk Federation | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1 September 2019 | |
| Preceded by | H. D. Revanna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1966-06-01) 1 June 1966 (age 58) Gokak |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi (b 1966) is an Indian politician who is the current MLA from Arabhavi, Belagavi district and chairman of Karnataka Milk Federation. He and his 4 brothers are all very active in local politics.
Political career
He was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Arabhavi constituency in Belgaum district in 2004 and 2008 on a Janata Dal (Secular) ticket. In 2013 and 2018 he fought the election on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket and won again from Arabhavi.
Ministry
He was a Minister in the H.D. Kumaraswamy led 2004 and 2008 Government.
References
- "Sitting and previous MLAs from Arabhavi Assembly Constituency". elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- The New Indian Express (31 August 2019). "Balachandra new KMF chief, cash cow in Jarkiholi kitty". Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- The Hindu (13 May 2023). "Karnataka elections: Congress wins majority of seats in Belagavi district". Archived from the original on 24 May 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- "Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi (Winner)". myneta.info. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- "Profiles of new Ministers". thehindu.com. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- "Balachandra Jarkiholi bereaved". The Hindu. 1 January 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- "A fraternal fight that brought down the Karnataka government and threatens the next one". The News Minute. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- "What is Operation Kamal?". 16 May 2018.