Bhagawanth Khuba (born 1 June 1967) is an Indian politician currently serving as the union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, New and Renewable Energy in Government of India since from 7 July 2021. He is a Member of the Lok Sabha from Bidar Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka since from May 2014. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2]
Bhagawanth Khuba | |
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| Minister of State Government of India | |
| Assumed office 7 July 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
Ministry | Term |
| Minister of New and Renewable Energy | 7 July 2021 - Incumbent |
| Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers | 7 July 2021 - Incumbent |
| Member of Parliament Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | N. Dharam Singh |
| Constituency | Bidar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1967 Aurad, Bidar district Mysore State, (present-day Karnataka), India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse |
Sheela Khuba (m. 1999) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | New Delhi |
| Education | Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering |
| Alma mater | Siddaganga Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Agriculturist, Politician |
| Source: [Bidar MP] | |
Life and background edit
Khuba 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 edit
The 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.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Members : Lok Sabha". 164.100.47.194. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Bhagwanth Khuba Constituency: Bidar". www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "Clipping of Express Publications - The New Indian Express-Kalaburagi". epaper.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 24 December 2019.