Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/11/1949 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Sarasamba, Aland Taluk, Gulbarga, Karnataka |
Latest News about B. R. Patil
17/02/2025
Following his resignation as the Chief Minister's political adviser, B.R. Patil was appointed as the Vice President of the Policy and Planning Commission of Karnataka. This new role carries a Cabinet rank, marking a significant development in his political career.
01/02/2025
B.R. Patil resigned from his post as political adviser to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Reasons cited included discontent over policy decisions, denial of funds for his Aland constituency, and unhappiness with his position in the government, particularly having to work under a junior minister.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Bhojaraj Ramchandrappa Patil |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm (5’ 5”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| L.L.B at Seth Shankarlal Lahoti Law College, Kalaburagi |
Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Hinduism |
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| Address | 172, LIG, KHB Colony, Shanthi Nagar, Gulbarga |
| Hobbies | Reading books, travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Ramchandrappa M Patil (deceased; freedom fighter) |
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| Mother | Gangabai R Patil |
| Siblings | He has two brothers. |
| Spouse | Bharathi (homemaker) |
| Children | He has a son and two daughters. |
Career
| Political Party | 1983-1985: Janata Party 1994-2013: Janata Dal (Secular) 2013-2017: Karnataka Janatha Paksha 2017-present: Indian National Congress |
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| Political Journey | 5 September 1991–7 July 1994: Served as the Deputy Chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council | 1978–1983: Served as the Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Nargund constituency | 1983–1988: Served as the Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Aland constituency | 1985: Contested and lost Aland Assembly seat | 1994: Contested and lost Aland Assembly seat | 1999: Contested and lost Aland Assembly seat | 2004–2008: Served as the Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Aland constituency | 2008: Contested and lost Aland Assembly seat | 2013–2018: Served as the Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Aland constituency | 13 May 2023: Elected as the Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Aland constituency |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. B. R. Patil is an Indian politician who won the MLA seat from Aland in 2023. | |
| 2. His father, Ramachandrappa, was a freedom fighter who battled the Razakar Army under the ruling Nizam. | |
| 3. Ramachandrappa passed away when Patil was two years old, leading his mother to care for him and his siblings amidst hardships. | |
| 4. His mother, though uneducated, was devout, instilling values and discipline in Patil. | |
| 5. Uncle Sharannappa Patil from Keshegaon influenced Patil greatly, passing down leadership qualities from his revolutionary brother. | |
| 6. During childhood, Patil showed leadership by dismantling a harmful bootlegging operation harming villagers. | |
| 7. Patil was actively involved in various movements during his college years, including political imprisonment for six months. | |
| 8. In a controversial incident in 2023, a letter written by Patil went viral accusing certain ministers of neglecting his constituency. | |
| 9. Patil criticized the Fasal Bima Yojana in 2023, highlighting issues faced by vulnerable farmers and the shortcomings of insurance companies. |