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Who is Basavaraj Somappa Bommai?

Basavaraj Somappa Bommai

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Who is Basavaraj Somappa Bommai?

Basavaraj Somappa Bommai, born on January 28, 1960, in Hubballi, is the 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka. The 61-year-old Lingayat leader, from North Karnataka, succeeded B S Yediyurappa and took the oath as the Karnataka CM on July 27, 2021.
 
A graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Basavaraj Bommai is the son of the former chief minister, late Somappa Rayappa Bommai. He is considered one of the close aides of Yediyurappa.


Education of Basavaraj Bommai

Basavaraj Bommai finished his primary education from Rotary English Medium School at Deshpande Nagar in Hubballi district, later he joined P C Jabina Science College and completed his mechanical engineering
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Bommai criticises Karnataka state budget, warns of economic downturn

He stressed the need for resource mobilisation without compromising capital expenditure

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Updated On : 22 Feb 2024 | 9:44 AM IST

K'taka new BJP chief Vijayendra says LoP to be decided after Delhi visit

Vijayendra met Bommai for the first time after being appointed to the role of the state president of the party

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2023 | 1:38 PM IST

Sanatan Dharma in our veins, won't be silent if sentiments hurt: Bommai

He also said that the great Sanatan Dharma was flowing in his veins

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2023 | 12:49 PM IST

Siddaramaiah govt lacks will to protect water rights of Karnataka: Bommai

Bommai also slammed the Karnataka government for not highlighting the issues that would have led to getting Karnataka a favourable decision from CWMA and the Supreme Court

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Updated On : 03 Oct 2023 | 7:12 AM IST

Congress ministers fixing commission rates for department work: Bommai

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai lashed out at the Congress govt in the state and said that it did not make advance preparations to provide rice

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2023 | 7:22 AM IST

Changing laws is arrogance: Bommai calls Congress govt 'reverse gear govt'

"So soon after coming to power, if a government wants to review everything, according to me it is not only reverse gear, but also an act of revenge," he added

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Updated On : 25 May 2023 | 2:52 PM IST

K'taka ministers to get portfolios soon, says Sidda; Bommai questions delay

"Why has it not happened? It should be done at the earliest, in my opinion if it is done at the earliest it will be good," Bommai said

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Updated On : 24 May 2023 | 2:20 PM IST

BJP to do detailed analysis to find out reasons for debacle in Karnataka

Karnataka BJP has decided to do a detailed analysis of the overall poll results and also constituency-wise outcomes to find out the reasons for the party's debacle in the Assembly election

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Updated On : 14 May 2023 | 3:01 PM IST

Karnataka CM rejects exit poll results giving Congress edge over BJP

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai rejected the exit poll results, which gave Congress an edge over the ruling BJP in the assembly elections and asserted that his party will win

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Updated On : 10 May 2023 | 10:54 PM IST

Bommai appeals voters to contribute in 'writing future of Karnataka'

The election this time is about development on one side and false allegations on the other, he said and expressed confidence that people will vote the BJP in with full majority

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Updated On : 10 May 2023 | 11:40 AM IST

Let BJP investigate: Priyank Kharge after Cong alleges plot to kill father

Let BJP clarify, let them investigate (the claim). If he (BJP candidate Manikanta Rathod) has not done anything wrong, why is he afraid of an investigation?

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Updated On : 07 May 2023 | 5:20 PM IST

Bommai junks pre-polls surveys giving Cong an edge; says BJP will win

Bommai also alleged the Congress has taken the election discourse to a "very low level"

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Updated On : 05 May 2023 | 1:07 PM IST

Congress under clutches of SDPI, PFI, can't come out of it: Karnataka CM

He further alleged that the two organisations became strong during the Congress rule

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Updated On : 05 May 2023 | 8:52 AM IST

BJP programs are part of Congress' manifesto: Karnataka CM Bommai

Bommaii said on the one hand the BJP is seeking votes based on patriotism and the country's security but on the other hand, the Congress Party has joined hands with anti-nationals to divide the nation

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Updated On : 03 May 2023 | 10:22 AM IST

Advantage for BJP if Rahul, Priyanka campaign in Karnataka: CM Bommai

Bommai further said "the Congress leaders talk of social justice but the incumbent BJP government hiked the quota for the SC/ST communities as well as introduced internal reservations

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Updated On : 27 Apr 2023 | 8:49 AM IST

Wil not implement decision on scrapping 4% reservation for Muslims: Bommai

Karnataka CM Bommai said the state govt will not implement its decision to scrap four per cent reservation for Muslims in 2B category of the 'Other Backward Castes' till the hearing is completed

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Updated On : 25 Apr 2023 | 5:53 PM IST

No decision made on Lingayat CM: Bommai after Yediyurappa's key meet

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai denied having made any decision by the party on the Lingayat chief minister

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Updated On : 20 Apr 2023 | 4:55 PM IST

Siddaramaiah is scared, says K'taka CM Bommai on tacit understanding charge

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said that Congress leader Siddaramaiah was scared while contesting from his constituency

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Updated On : 20 Apr 2023 | 3:50 PM IST

BJP sharpens attack on Cong in K'taka; CM says Lingayat voters 'vigilant'

The Congress announced its candidate against Chief Minister Bommai from Shiggaon. The party has fielded Mohammed Yousuf Savanur from the seat

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Updated On : 19 Apr 2023 | 8:15 AM IST

Surveys indicate BJP to be ahead on over 130 seats: Karnataka CM Bommai

He further mentioned that people should vote for BJP and should take note of the development which has been done under his tenure

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2023 | 9:06 AM IST