Harish Poonja
Profile
Harish Poonja is an Indian politician currently serving as a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, representing the Belthangady constituency. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, he was first elected in 2018 and subsequently re-elected in 2023 with a significant margin. Poonja has been associated with RSS ideology since his youth and is known for his vocal stance on issues concerning Hindu welfare and regional development. His political career has been marked by both electoral success and public controversy regarding his policy statements and local administrative oversight.
Details
- Born
- 22 July 1982 (41 years) · 43 years old
- Birth place
- Padangadi, Belthangady Taluk, India
- Education
- Kannada Medium School
- Career
- Agricultural background

