IndiaLok Sabha (Lower House)Bharatiya Janata PartyKarnataka · Belgaum constituencyMember of the Lok Sabha
Jagadish Shettar
Profile
Jagadish Shettar is an Indian politician currently serving as a Member of Parliament for the Belgaum constituency. A prominent figure in Karnataka politics, he previously served as the 15th Chief Minister of Karnataka from 2012 to 2013 and held the position of Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Throughout his career, he has been a key member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, though he briefly joined the Indian National Congress in 2023 before returning to the BJP in 2024. Before entering politics, he practiced law for two decades.
Details
- Born
- 1955-12-17 · 70 years old
- Birth place
- Kerur, Karnataka, India
- Education
- Bachelor of Commerce, Law degree
- Career
- Practicing lawyer
