Bhagawanth Khuba (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 16 May 2014 to 4 June 2024. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2]
Bhagawanth Khuba | |
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Minister of State Government of India | |
In office 7 July 2021 – 5 June 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
Ministry | Term |
Minister of New and Renewable Energy | 7 July 2021 - 5 June 2024 |
Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers | 7 July 2021 - 5 June 2024 |
Member of Parliament Lok Sabha | |
In office 16 May 2014 – 4 June 2024 | |
Preceded by | N. Dharam Singh |
Succeeded by | Sagar Eshwar Khandre |
Constituency | Bidar |
Personal details | |
Born | Aurad, Bidar district Mysore State, (present-day Karnataka), India | 1 June 1967
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse |
Sheela Khuba (m. 1999) |
Children | 3 |
Residences | |
Education | Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering |
Alma mater | Siddaganga Institute of Technology |
Occupation | Agriculturist, Politician |
Source: [Bidar MP] |
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 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.[4]
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.
- ^ "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.