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Brijesh Sesanna Chowta

Brijesh Sesanna Chowta
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Dakshina Kannada
Captain Brijesh Chowta is a distinguished politician and former army officer known for his significant contributions to both the military and political spheres. As a member of the BJP, he has played a crucial role in the party's activities and has been actively involved in local cultural and social initiatives in Dakshina Kannada. His recent victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections highlights his popularity and effectiveness as a leader
Brijesh Chowta is current MP from Dakshina Kannada []. He belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party [ BJP ].

He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), emerged victorious in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Dakshina Kannada constituency. He secured 764,132 votes, defeating Padmaraj R. Poojary of the Indian National Congress (INC), who garnered 614,924 votes. Chowta's victory margin was 149,208 votes. Born and raised in Mangaluru, Chowta's political journey began in 2013 when he joined the BJP. Over the years, he has held various key positions within the party, including District General Secretary of Yuva Morcha and District BJP General Secretary. In 2023, he was appointed as the State Co-Convenor for Yuva Samvada and later as the secretary of the BJP Karnataka state unit. His leadership and dedication have been evident in his active participation in election duties across different states and his involvement in local cultural and social initiatives​.

He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), emerged victorious in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Dakshina Kannada constituency. He secured 764,132 votes, defeating Padmaraj R. Poojary of the Indian National Congress (INC), who garnered 614,924 votes. Chowta's victory margin was 149,208 votes. Born and raised in Mangaluru, Chowta's political journey began in 2013 when he joined the BJP. Over the years, he has held various key positions within the party, including District General Secretary of Yuva Morcha and District BJP General Secretary. In 2023, he was appointed as the State Co-Convenor for Yuva Samvada and later as the secretary of the BJP Karnataka state unit. His leadership and dedication have been evident in his active participation in election duties across different states and his involvement in local cultural and social initiatives​.

He was born to Sesanna Chowta, a retired agriculturist, and Pushpa Chowta, a homemaker. He completed his schooling at Milagres School in Mangaluru and pursued his higher education at St. Aloysius College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 2002. Post his graduation, he attended the Officer Training Academy and was commissioned into the 7th Battalion of 8 Gorkha Rifles, serving in the Indian Army from 2003 to 2010. Following his military service, he pursued an Executive Business Management program at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore. Chowta resides in Mangaluru with his spouse and children, continuing his professional and entrepreneurial endeavors alongside his political career