Vithal Somanna Halagekar
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Vithal Somanna Halagekar | |
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| ವಿಠಲ್ ಸೋಮಣ್ಣ ಹಲಗೇಕರ್ | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly, Karnataka | |
| Assumed office 13 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Anjali Nimbalkar |
| Constituency | Khanapur, Karnataka Assembly constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 January 1963 Topinkatti, Belagavi District |
| Nationality |  India |
| Political party |  Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Parent | Somanna Halagekar (father) |
| Alma mater | Rani Channamma University, Belagavi |
| Occupation | Politician & Chairman |
Vithal Somanna Halagekar (born 7 January 1963) is an Indian politician and a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from the Khanapur constituency. He is affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Halagekar has been a prominent political figure in Karnataka, known for his electoral victories and contributions to his constituency.
In the 2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election, Halagekar contested from the Khanapur constituency but was defeated by Anjali Nimbalkar of the Indian National Congress (INC).[1] However, he made a significant comeback in the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election, where he won the Khanapur seat by a margin of 54,629 votes, defeating the incumbent MLA Anjali Nimbalkar.[2]
Early Life[edit]
Vithal Somanna Halagekar was born on 7 January 1963 in Khanapur, Belagavi district, Karnataka. He completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from GSS College, Belagavi, in 1986-87 and later obtained a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from Sangolli Rayanna College, Belagavi, in 1987-88.[3] Halagekar has been involved in agriculture and service sectors throughout his career.[4] He is also the Managing Director of Shri Mahalaxmi Group, Khanapur, and Shree Bhagyalaxmi Sugar Factory, Khanapur.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Khanapur Constituency Election Results: Assembly seat details, MLAs, candidates & more". The Times of India. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Khanapur Election Result 2023 LIVE - Oneindia". OneIndia. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Vitthal Halagekar - India Leader". India Leader. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Vithal Somanna Halagekar (Winner) - Khanapur". MyNeta. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Inside Goa and Karnataka's conflict on Mhadei river water". Mongabay. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2024.