Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, producer and actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
Latest News about Madhu Bangarappa
24/10/2026
After an incident involving the Dasara elephant Somanna during the Jamboo Savari procession in Mysuru, Madhu Bangarappa said the state government would take a scientific view on whether elephants should continue to take part in festivals such as Dasara. He spoke after reviewing the Dasara procession incidents with officials in Shivamogga.
19/10/2026
Karnataka BJP Vice President Haratalu Halappa publicly accused Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa of being behind a sting operation that allegedly targeted him. The allegation has fuelled a wider political controversy over sting operations against leaders in Karnataka, and the Central Crime Branch police are investigating the matter.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Madhu Bangarappa, also known as Madhukumar and born Sarekoppa Bangarappa Madhukumar, is an Indian politician, producer and actor from Karnataka. He represents the Soraba (Sorab) Assembly constituency in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and serves as a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Karnataka. |
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| Political Roles | Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for Soraba from 2013 to 2018 and again from May 2023. He was first elected under the Janata Dal (Secular) and later joined the Indian National Congress in July 2021. |
| Cabinet Portfolio | Minister of Primary and Secondary Education (School Education and Literacy) in the Second Siddaramaiah ministry, in office since 27 May 2023. |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Anitha Madhu |
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Relationships & More
| Brother-in-law | Shiva Rajkumar |
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Family
| Father | S. Bangarappa (former Chief Minister of Karnataka) |
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| Mother | Shakuntala Bangarappa |
| Siblings | Kumar Bangarappa |
| Spouse | Anitha Madhu |
| Brother-in-law | Shiva Rajkumar |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Son of former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa | |
| 2. Brother of actor and politician Kumar Bangarappa | |
| 3. Brother-in-law of actor Shiva Rajkumar of the Rajkumar family |
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