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Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri

Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri
Monday, July 10, 1961
vhkageri@indialeader.com
9448105425
Uttara Kannada
He is an is an influential BJP leader, former Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, and a dedicated politician who has left a lasting impact on Karnataka’s political landscape. His commitment to education and disciplined approach have defined his career .
Vishweshwar Kageri is current MP from Uttara Kannada []. He belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party [ BJP ].

1. In 2018 He was elected as MLA from Sirsi[ BJP ].

    • Political Career:
      • Kageri is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka.
      • He served as a six-term Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Sirsi constituency.
      • Notably, he was the 22nd Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from June 2019 to May 2023.
      • Kageri also held the position of Minister for Primary and Secondary Education in the Karnataka government from 2008 to 2013.
      • He has been a disciplined and influential politician within the BJP.
    • Election Victories:
      • Kageri won multiple elections with substantial margins:
        • In the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, he secured victory from the Sirsi constituency.
        • During the 2023 Karnataka elections, he lost his seat to a Congress candidate.
        • In March 2024, he emerged as the BJP candidate from the Uttara Kannada Constituency for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, which he won.

    • Political Career:
      • Kageri is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka.
      • He served as a six-term Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Sirsi constituency.
      • Notably, he was the 22nd Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from June 2019 to May 2023.
      • Kageri also held the position of Minister for Primary and Secondary Education in the Karnataka government from 2008 to 2013.
      • He has been a disciplined and influential politician within the BJP.
    • Election Victories:
      • Kageri won multiple elections with substantial margins:
        • In the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, he secured victory from the Sirsi constituency.
        • During the 2023 Karnataka elections, he lost his seat to a Congress candidate.
        • In March 2024, he emerged as the BJP candidate from the Uttara Kannada Constituency for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, which he won.

    • Education: Kageri completed his B.Com. from Karnatak University, Dharwad.
    • Age: Born on July 10, 1961, he is currently 62 years old.
    • Address: Sirsi, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India.
    • Spouse: Bharati Hegde
    • Children: Jayalakshmi, Rajalakshmi, Shreelakshmi
    • Profession: Besides his political career, Kageri is also a farmer.

Vishweshwar Kageri's Election History

Sr.No.

Year

Party

Constituency

Election

Result

Description

1

2018

BJP

Sirsi

MLA

Won

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