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.[2][3] 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.[4][5]
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 | |
| Born | 3 June 1954[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Dr K. V. Manjula |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
| Residence(s) | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Profession | Agriculturist, lawyer |
He was born in Venkatapura of Pavagada taluk.
Ugrappa was previously a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Venkatapura Subbaiah Ugrappa: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia".
- ^ "Bengaluru: Failure to vote - Congress leaders, Ramya, Ugrappa, trolled in social media". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Ballari MP V S Ugrappa complains to Election Commission against Sreeramulu | Hubballi New". The Times of India. TNN. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "After 14 years, BJP loses Bellary LS seat". Deccan Herald. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Begin criminal proceedings against Sriramulu, EC urged". The Hindu. 9 May 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Cong bets on Ugrappa for Bellary Lok Sabha seat". Deccan Herald. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.