Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/01/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Hubli, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
Latest News about Basavaraj Bommai
Basavaraj Bommai was mentioned as part of the 'Club of Ex-CMs' in Delhi, referring to former Chief Ministers who are now in Parliament, as Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha move swelled the NDA's numbers.
Basavaraj Bommai, a BJP MP and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, urged the state government to build consensus on internal reservation. He called for discussions with all communities and legal expert advice before implementing any changes, emphasizing the need for clarity on the procedure for pending recruitments.
Former Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai stated that the internal power tussle within the Congress-led Karnataka government would intensify after the state Budget. He criticized the government for failing to maintain law and order and social harmony, and praised former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a defamation case filed by the BJP against Rahul Gandhi, which was related to a Congress campaign targeting the then BJP government with corruption allegations. The court stated that continuing the proceedings would be an abuse of law.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Basavaraj Somappa Bommai |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black (half bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology (now KLE Technological University), Hubli, India |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Lingayatism |
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| Community | Sadar Lingayat |
| Address | 4883/1 Savanpur Road, Shiggaon, Shiggaon Taluk, Haveri District 581205 |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Somappa Rayappa Bommai (11th Chief Minister of Karnataka) | ||||
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| Mother | Gangamma | ||||
| Spouse | Chennamma | ||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Formally educated and employed at Tata Motors in the Pune division before transitioning to entrepreneurship. | |
| 2. Initiated his political journey with the Janata Dal party in 1998. | |
| 3. Became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2008. | |
| 4. Held the Ministry for Water Resources during the tenure of three different Chief Ministers in Karnataka. | |
| 5. Recognized for his thorough analysis of problems prior to making decisions. |