Bhagwanth Khuba[1] (born 1 June 1967) is an Indian politician who served as the union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, New and Renewable Energy in Government of India from 7 July 2021 to 5 June 2024. He was the Member of the Lok Sabha from Bidar Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka from 18 May 2014 to 4 June 2024. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2]
Bhagwanth Khuba | |
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.jpg) Official Portrait of the Bhagwanth Khuba dated on 4 April 2023 | |
| Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy of India | |
| In office 7 July 2021 – 11 June 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | S. Jagathrakshakan |
| Succeeded by | Shripad Naik |
| Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers of India | |
| In office 7 July 2021 – 11 June 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Mansukh Mandaviya |
| Succeeded by | Anupriya Patel |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 18 May 2014 – 11 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | N. Dharam Singh |
| Succeeded by | Sagar Eshwar Khandre |
| Constituency | Bidar Lok Sabha constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1967 Aurad, Mysore State (present–day Karnataka), India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (18 May 2014–present) |
| Spouse |
Sheela Khuba (m. 1999) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residences | |
| Alma mater | Siddaganga Institute of Technology (Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering) |
| Occupation | Politician |
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Positions Held
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| Source: [[1] [2]] | |
In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Khuba lost to Sagar Eshwar Khandre of Indian National Congress by a margin of more than 1.2 lakh votes.[3]
Life and background
editKhuba was born in Aurad to Gurubasappa Khuba and Mahadevi Khuba on 1 June 1967. He is a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur. He married Sheela Khuba on 9 May 1999, with whom he has a son and two daughters. He is an agriculturist and does social work.[1][2]
Controversies
editThe Hyderabad Karnataka Janapara Sangarsha Samiti has criticised Khuba for supposed bias towards Maharashtra for getting its new rail lines and not making enough effort to secure a rail division for Kalaburagi.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Members : Lok Sabha". 164.100.47.194. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Bhagwanth Khuba Constituency: Bidar". www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "Political greenhorn defeats two-time BJP MP in Bidar". The Hindu. 4 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Clipping of Express Publications - The New Indian Express-Kalaburagi". epaper.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 24 December 2019.