Siddu Savadi (born 22 July 1959) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He has served three terms in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from the Terdal Assembly constituency which is in Bagalkot district. He most recently won the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Early life and education
Savadi is from Terdal, Bagalkot district. His father Kallappa Savadi was a farmer. He did his schooling at Sri Prabhulingeshwar High School, Terdal, and passed his Class X in 1976. Thereafter, he discontinued his studies.
Career
He became an MLA for the first time winning the 2008 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election representing the Terdal Assembly constituency for the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was defeated by actor Umashree in the 2013 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election, but regained his seat in the 2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election. He was re-elected in the 2023 Assembly election. In the latter election, he received 77,265 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Siddappa Ramappa Konnur of the Indian National Congress, by a margin of 10,745 votes.
References
- "Siddu Savadi in Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023". News18. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- "Terdal Constituency Election Results: Assembly seat details, MLAs, candidates & more". The Times of India. 13 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- "K. Raghavendra Basavaraj Hitnal(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- KOPPAL(KOPPAL) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- "Karnataka Election Results 2023 Constituency Wise Winning Candidates List". India Today. Retrieved 15 August 2024.