Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Educationist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/01/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Bhalki, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
Latest News about Eshwara Khandre
03/06/2026
Eshwar Khandre was appointed as the Cabinet Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government on June 3, 2026. He thanked the Congress leadership for the trust and stated that the government remains committed to Karnataka's development, having previously served as the Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment since May 2023.
16/01/2026
Bheemanna Khandre, the father of Eshwar Khandre and a renowned freedom fighter and former four-time MLA, passed away in Bhalki at the age of 100 due to respiratory failure. His death marked the end of a century-long legacy of political and social service in the region.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Eshwar Bheemanna Khandre |
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| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Lingayat |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 6” |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Poojya Doddappa Appa College of Engineering, Gulbarga University, Karnataka |
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| Educational Qualification | B.Tech (1985) |
Personal Life
| Address | 4/6/92, Khandre Galli, Bhalki Post, Bhalki – 585328, Karnataka, India |
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| Age (as of 2023) | 61 Years |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||
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Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
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Social Media
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Eshwara Khandre is an Indian politician, educationist, and INC member. | |
| 2. He has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha multiple times. | |
| 3. Khandre gained attention in May 2023 for winning the Karnataka state assembly elections. | |
| 4. His political career started when he joined the Indian National Congress and the Congress Seva Dal. | |
| 5. He underwent training under the Congress Seva Dal leadership. | |
| 6. His father played a significant role in the Co-operative Movement in Madra. | |
| 7. In 2004, Khandre lost the state assembly elections to Prakash Khandre of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | |
| 8. He defeated Prakash in the 2008 Vidhan Sabha elections by 20,971 votes. | |
| 9. Khandre won the 2013 Vidhan Sabha elections with 58,012 votes. | |
| 10. In 2018, he secured victory in the state assembly election with 84,673 votes. | |
| 11. In the 2023 legislative assembly polls, Eshwara Khandre received 99,451 votes. | |
| 12. Apart from his political roles, he is passionate about traveling. | |
| 13. Khandre has served as the secretary-general of the All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha and the chairman of the Shantivardhak Education Society. | |
| 14. In February 2023, Karnataka Vidhan Sabha Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri warned Khandre of expulsion for behaving disrespectfully. | |
| 15. He is also engaged in agriculture and social service. | |
| 16. He is a prominent leader of the Veerashaiva Lingayat community in Karnataka. |