V. S. Ugrappa

V. S. Ugrappa is an Indian politician and former member of parliament from Bellary constituency in Karnataka. He lost in the 2019 Indian general election to Devendrappa.[1][2] A member of the Indian National Congress, he was elected in a bypoll in November 2018. He defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate J. Shantha by 2.1 lakh votes.[3][4]

V. S. Ugrappa
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office 6 November 2018 – 23 May 2019
Preceded by	B. Sreeramulu
Succeeded by	Y. Devendrappa
Constituency	Bellary
Member of Karnataka Legislative Council
In office 24 June 2014 – 6 November 2018
Constituency	Nominated by Governor
In office 2004–2010
Constituency	Local Authorities Constituency
In office 1995–1998
Personal details
Nationality	Indian
Political party	Indian National Congress
Spouse(s)	Dr K. V. Manjula
Children	1 son, 1 daughter
Residence	Bangalore, Karnataka
Profession	Agriculturist, lawyer

He was born in Venkatapura of Pavagada taluk.

Ugrappa was previously a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council.[5]

References

1. "Bengaluru: Failure to vote - Congress leaders, Ramya, Ugrappa, trolled in social media". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
2. May 10, TNN | Updated; 2019; Ist, 9:07. "Ballari MP V S Ugrappa complains to Election Commission against Sreeramulu | Hubballi News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 May 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
3. "After 14 years, BJP loses Bellary LS seat". Deccan Herald. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
4. Staff Reporter (9 May 2019). "Begin criminal proceedings against Sriramulu, EC urged". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
5. "Cong bets on Ugrappa for Bellary Lok Sabha seat". Deccan Herald. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.