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Basavaraj Bommai

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  • Born 28 January 1960
  • Age 64
  • Birth Place Hubli, Mysore State, Hubballi, Karnataka
  • Profession Politician
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party (2008-present)
  • In Office Leader Of Opposition In Karnataka Legislative Assembly 20 May 2023 - 17 November 2023, 23rd Chief Minister Of Karnataka 28 July 2021 - 19 May 2023, Minister Of Law & Parliamentary Affairs, Government Of Karnataka 21 January 2021 - 26 July 2021, Minister Of Home Affairs, Government Of Karnataka 20 August 2019 - 26 July 2021, Minister Of Cooperation, Government Of Karnataka 27 September 2019 - 10 February 2020, Minister Of Major & Medium Irrigation, Government Of Karnataka 7 June 2008 - 13 May 2013, Member Of Karnataka Legislative Assembly 25 May 2008 - 15 June 2024
  • Residence Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Basavaraj Bommai BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 05 Dec 2024
Basavaraj Somappa Bommai is a former chief minister of Karnataka, who held the position from July 18, 2021 to May 2023. Hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party lost the assembly elections on May 13, 2023, he resigned from the position of the CM. The saffron party was voted out of its only bastion ...

Basavaraj Bommai PERSONAL LIFE

Father S. R. Bommai
Spouse Chennamma
Children 2 children including Bharath Basavaraja Somappa Rayappa Bommai (BJP Candidate from Shiggaon ByPolls 2024)
Education B.E.

POSITIONS HELD BY Basavaraj Bommai

Position Tenure
Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly 25 May 2008 - Present
Chief Minister of Karnataka 28 July 2021 - 19 May 2023

BASAVARAJ BOMMAI NEWS

Wary of Yediyurappa calling the shots post exit, BJP tilts power balance back in Bommai favour

March 11, 2023 9:17 pm

BJP leadership’s move to appoint CM Bommai as election campaign committee head instead of Yediyurappa is being seen as a bid to reduce the latter’s influence over state unit

Process on to induct MP Sumalatha into BJP: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

March 09, 2023 8:16 pm

Sumalatha’s induction can provide a boost to the BJP in Mandya district, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a massive rally Sunday (March 12).

'An exercise in fakery’: Opposition parties attack Bommai govt over Foxconn investment claims

March 05, 2023 6:44 pm

On its part, the Karnataka Government said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Foxconn and was working out all details of the investment.

Bengaluru news Highlights: Granted bail, BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa says even ‘common man has Rs 4-5 cr at home’ in his constituency

March 07, 2023 11:06 pm

Bengaluru News Highlights: Madal Virupakshappa said he would appear before investigating officials on Wednesday.

Better never than late

March 05, 2023 2:27 pm

In Delhi, if you invite someone for dinner at 8.30, they’ll show up at 9.30 without an apology. If you ask what made them late, they have no answer.

Foxconn to set up Apple phone manufacturing unit in Karnataka, inks pact

March 04, 2023 2:31 pm

The company which stands second globally in manufacturing Apple phones is considering setting up its unit in proximity to the Kempegowda International Airport.

Out of BJP top brass' favour, CM Bommai falls back into playing second fiddle to Yediyurappa

March 03, 2023 10:47 am

Bommai's brief rise coinciding with gradual sidelining of his 'benefactor' Yediyurappa resulted in a pushback from the latter, who reminded BJP leadership of his salience in Karnataka politics

Karnataka CM to seek interim report of 7th Pay Commission by March; Kannada language, BMS University Bills passed

February 24, 2023 10:47 am

The government employees in Karnataka who have decided to go ahead with indefinite protest from March have long been demanding to implement 7th Pay Commission.

Karnataka cabinet forwards bill to curb violence against lawyers to CM Bommai

February 23, 2023 7:30 am

According to advocates, if a law comes into effect, it would keep in check harassment and threats to their lives.

Karnataka Budget: CM Basavaraj Bommai announces 7 IIT-like institutes, new polytechnic colleges

February 17, 2023 8:07 pm

Karnataka government will bear the admission fees of students of Kannada medium schools looking to pursue professional courses at government or private colleges.

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