M. Chandrappa

M. Chandrappa (born 10 May 1957) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is an MLA from Holalkere Assembly constituency which is reserved for SC community in Chitradurga district. He won the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election representing Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2]

Early life and education

Chandrappa is from Chitradurga. He is the son of Masiyappa. He completed his graduation in Arts in 1989.[3]

Career

Chandrappa won as an MLA for the third time from Holalkere Assembly constituency representing Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election. He polled 88,732 votes and defeated his nearest rival, H. Anjaneya of Indian National Congress, by a narrow margin of 5,682 votes. In March 2024, his son was denied a BJP ticket to contest the Lok Sabha election from Chitradurga.[4][5] He was first elected as an MLA winning the 2008 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election. In 2008, he defeated H. Anjaneya of Indian National Congress by a margin of 15,368 votes.[6] He won for the second time winning the 2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ "M Chandrappa in Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023". News18. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Holalkere Election Results LIVE | M Chandrappa of BJP wins against Congress' H Anjaneya - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  3. ^ "M.Chandrappa(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- HOLALKERE (SC)(CHITRADURGA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  4. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (29 March 2024). "Row over BJP candidate in Chitradurga: MLA Chandrappa and son hold meeting with supporters". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 August 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Desk, DH Web. "Karnataka Election: Holalkere Assembly constituency result 2023". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 August 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Karnataka Assembly Election Results in 2008". www.elections.in. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Holalkere Constituency Election Results: Assembly seat details, MLAs, candidates & more". The Times of India. 13 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Karnataka assembly election results: List of winners". The Indian Express. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2024.