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Harish Muttanna Poonja
Harish Muttanna Poonja
Thursday, July 22, 1982
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Harish Poonja ಹರೀಶ್ ಪೂಂಜ is an Indian politician and member of the legislative assembly from Bharatiya Janata Party representing Belthangady constituency in Dakshina Kannada. Poonja is the part of 15th Karnataka Assembly. Poonja defeated K Vasanth Bangera, a five-time MLA, with a margin of 22,974 votes in 2018.
1. In 2023 He was elected as MLA from Beltangadi[ BJP ].
2. In 2018 He was elected as MLA from Beltangadi[ JDS ].
In the 16th Karnataka Assembly election, Harish Poonja was re-elected as the MLA for Belthangady constituency with a substantial lead of 18,216 votes, defeating Rakshith Shivaram from the Indian National Congress.
Son of Agriculturist Shri Muttanna Poonja and Smt Nalini Poonja, Harish Poonja was attracted to RSS ideology as early as 6th year. He went to Balashaka near his village Padangadi in Belthangady Taluk. He studied in Kannada Medium School in his village. His parents still live in the village with their agricultural occupation.
He is married to Dr Sweekrita Shetty with two kids.
Ex MLA Vasanth Bangera and congress party workers organized a protest outside his office demanding to reveal the accounts for a flood relief fund setup under Harish Poonja's leadership.
A team of local villagers from Dharmasthala, met with Poonja requesting to not issue any permissions for construction of hotels and guest houses in the temple town since it will lead to desecration of the place.
Harish Poonja Biography
Harish Poonja is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He won the Karnataka legislative assembly elections in 2018 and 2023, respectively.
About personal life, Harish Poonja was born on July 22, 1982, to Agriculturist Muttanna Poonja and Nalini Poonja. He is married to Dr. Sweekrita Shetty, who is an assistant professor at A. J. Institute of Medical Science, Mangalore. The couple is blessed with two kids.
Harish Poonja Personal Life
Full Name: Harish Poonja
Date of Birth: 22 Jul 1982 (Age 41)
Place of Birth: Karnataka
Party name: Bharatiya Janta Party
Education: Graduate
Profession: The Director ,Fix Gram Pre Media Pvt. Ltd.
Father's Name: Muttanna Poonja
Mother's Name: Nalini Poonja
Spouse's Name: Dr. Sweekrita Shetty
Spouse's Profession: Partners, Accredited Enterprises Mangalore
Religion: Hindu
Education Qualification of Harish Poonja
In 2004, Mr. Poonja completed B.A. degree Mangalore University. And then, in 2008, he pursued L.L.B. degree from Mangalore University.
Political Timeline of Harish Poonja
2023 - IncumbentHarish Poonja won again the state assembly election from the Belthangady constituency on a BJP ticket.
2018 - 2023Got elected as MLA representing Belthangady constituency, Karnataka.
Harish Poonja Net Worth
Net Worth₹2.16 CRORE
ASSETS₹3.27 CRORE
Liabilities₹1.11 CRORE
Harish Poonja's Election History
Sr.No.
Year
Party
Constituency
Election
Result
Description
1
2023
BJP
Beltangadi
MLA
Won
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2
2018
JDS
Beltangadi
MLA
Won