A. Manju
A. Manju is an Indian Politician from the state of Karnataka. He was a three term member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Arkalgud constituency.[1]
A. Manju | |
|---|---|
| Former Minister for Animal Husbandry Fisheries in the Government of Karnataka Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2013 – 17 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | T. B Jayachandra |
| Succeeded by | Venkatrao Nadgouda |
| Constituency | Arkalgud |
| Former Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2018 | |
| Constituency | Arkalgud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 01/01/1957 Hanyal |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Bhartiya Janata Party |
| Children | 2 [Mantar Gowda and Laghna Gowda |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Political party
He was elected as MLA from Arkalgud as BJP's candidate in 1999. Later he joined Congress Party, and won Arkalgud Vidhan Sabha seat in 2008 and 2013. After 2013 elections, he was a minister under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
He contested 2014 Lok Sabha elections as Congress candidate from Hassan constituency but lost to Deve Gowda. Later he re-joined Bhartiya Janata Party, and was its losing candidate in Hassan Lok Sabha constituency in 2019, this time losing to Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna. [2]
Ministry
He was the Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries Department in the K. Siddaramaiah led Karnataka Government.[3][4]
External links
References
- "MANJU. A (Winner) Arkalgud (HASSAN)". myneta.info. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- "The Congress candidate from Hassan A Manju, who is the MLA from Arkalgud". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- "A Manju mends his ways, becomes minister". deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- "Will strive for development of Hassan: A. Manju". thehindu.com. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
