H. Y. Meti (1946-2025) Biography, Age, Family, Career

Quick Info

Profession	Farmer, Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	09/10/1946
Age	79 years (died on 04, Nov, 2025)
Birthplace	Thimmapur, Bagalkote, Karnataka
Date of Death	04/11/2025

Latest News about H. Y. Meti

04/11/2025

Senior Congress leader and five-time MLA Hullappa Yamanappa Meti passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru after battling kidney-related ailments and other age-related complications. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the hospital to pay his last respects, and his remains were taken to Bagalkot for the last rites. His death marked the end of a long political career in Karnataka, where he served as MLA, MP, and minister across multiple terms.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Hullappa Yamanappa Meti
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Kuruba

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School	R.B.P.G Allikatti High School, Alamatti
Qualification	8th pass

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	31/05/1964
Wife/Spouse	Laxmibai H. Meti

Family

Father	Yamanappa Meti
Spouse	Laxmibai H. Meti
Children	Two sons and two daughters

Career

Political Career	1989: Elected as a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Guledgud constituency 1989-1999: Actively served as MLA from Guledgud for two consecutive terms 1996: Elected to the 11th Lok Sabha from Bagalkot constituency, succeeding Siddu Nyamagouda 1996-1998: Served as Member of Parliament, succeeded by Ajaykumar Sarnaik after term completion 2004: Returned to state politics and was elected MLA from Guledgud again 2004-2008: Represented as MLA in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly 2013: Joined the Indian National Congress after leaving Janata Dal 2013: Elected as MLA from Bagalkot constituency 2013-2018: Served as MLA from Bagalkot 21 June 2016 – 14 December 2016: Served as Minister for Excise, Government of Karnataka 2023: Re-elected as MLA from Bagalkot constituency 2023-2025: Served as MLA from Bagalkot until his death 1994-1996: Served as Minister for Forests, Government of Karnataka 2024: Appointed as chairperson of the Bagalkot Urban Development Authority 1994-1998: Served as Minister for Forests, Government of Karnataka under H.D. Deve Gowda 2008: Lost election from Bagalkot constituency following delimitation of constituencies 2018: Lost election to BJP candidate Veerabhadrayya Charantimath
Controversy	In December 2016, Meti resigned from his position as Excise Minister following the release of a controversial video clip by local television channels. Despite facing allegations, he maintained his innocence and the incident forced his resignation under political pressure.

Political Career

1989: Elected as a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Guledgud constituency
1989-1999: Actively served as MLA from Guledgud for two consecutive terms
1996: Elected to the 11th Lok Sabha from Bagalkot constituency, succeeding Siddu Nyamagouda
1996-1998: Served as Member of Parliament, succeeded by Ajaykumar Sarnaik after term completion
2004: Returned to state politics and was elected MLA from Guledgud again
2004-2008: Represented as MLA in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
2013: Joined the Indian National Congress after leaving Janata Dal
2013: Elected as MLA from Bagalkot constituency
2013-2018: Served as MLA from Bagalkot
21 June 2016 – 14 December 2016: Served as Minister for Excise, Government of Karnataka
2023: Re-elected as MLA from Bagalkot constituency
2023-2025: Served as MLA from Bagalkot until his death
1994-1996: Served as Minister for Forests, Government of Karnataka
2024: Appointed as chairperson of the Bagalkot Urban Development Authority
1994-1998: Served as Minister for Forests, Government of Karnataka under H.D. Deve Gowda
2008: Lost election from Bagalkot constituency following delimitation of constituencies
2018: Lost election to BJP candidate Veerabhadrayya Charantimath

Controversy

In December 2016, Meti resigned from his position as Excise Minister following the release of a controversial video clip by local television channels. Despite facing allegations, he maintained his innocence and the incident forced his resignation under political pressure.

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. H. Y. Meti was prominently active in Karnataka's political scenario and began his career with the Janata Dal.
2. He was renowned for his humility, having served as a minister and MLA multiple times without losing touch with his roots.
3. Meti supported several political initiatives and was instrumental in various developmental projects.
4. He was honored with a funeral attended by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other dignitaries, highlighting his significance in local politics.
5. He began his public life as chairman of Bilkerur Gram Panchayat before rising to state and national politics.
6. He was a staunch follower of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for over four decades, remaining loyal through shifts in political platforms.
7. Despite his long career in power corridors, Meti retained his simple North Karnataka roots and preferred traditional local cuisine.
8. He served as Chairman of Taluka APCMS, Bagalkot, Bijapur (1983-88) and PLD Bank, Bagalkot (1986-91).
9. Meti was a close follower of Ramakrishna Hegde in the early phase of his political career.

H. Y. Meti Farmer, Politician Indian Thimmapur, Bagalkote, Karnataka