J. Shantha
Indian politician
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Joladarasi Santha is an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament in the 15th Lok Sabha of India. She represents the Bellary constituency of Karnataka and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party political party. She is the sister of B Sriramulu.[1]
J. Shantha | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2009 [1] – 2014[1] | |
| Preceded by | Gali Karunakara Reddy |
| Succeeded by | B. Sriramulu |
| Constituency | Bellary[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1973.[1] |
| Citizenship | India |
| Party | YSR Congress Party (2024- present) |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party.[1] |
| Relations | B. Sriramulu (Brother) |
| Children | 1 daughter. |
| Parent(s) | Mr. B. Thimmappa (Father), Mrs. B. Honnuramma (Mother) |
| Profession | Social worker, politician.[1] |
| Committees | Member, Committee on Water Resources |
J. Shantha joined YSRCP on 2 January 2024 in the presence of party president and Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy[2] and declared as party candidate from Hindupur Loksabha for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.[3]
Early life and education
Shantha was born in Bellary, Karnataka. Her highest attained education is intermediate.[1]
Political career
Shantha, is the elected Member of Parliament from a constituency which is reserved for scheduled tribe's candidates. She also contested 2018 by election from Ballari but lost by a huge margin of 240,000 votes.[1]
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, 15th Lok Sabha |
| 02 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Committee on Water Resources |
