Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/04/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Hassan, Karnataka |
Latest News about H. P. Swaroop
23/01/2026
Swaroop Prakash was cited in a January 2026 news report as a Janata Dal (Secular) MLA in Hassan, where he spoke about a large party rally planned for the district. The report confirms his continued public role as the sitting MLA and his active involvement in local party mobilization.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Caste/Community | Vokkaliga community (Dasa sect) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Joseph's High School, Hassan, Karnataka (till class 10th) |
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| Educational Qualification | B.Tech in Engineering from Bahubali Engineering College |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Shwetha Swaroop (doctor) |
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Family
| Father | H. S. Prakash (deceased) |
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| Mother | B. Lalithamani |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Spouse | Shwetha Swaroop (doctor) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
| Political Party | Janata Dal (Secular) |
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| Current Position | Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Hassan constituency |
| Electoral History | 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election - Won from Hassan constituency with 85,176 votes, defeating Preetham J. Gowda (BJP) by a margin of 7,854 votes |
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Favourites
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection |
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| Bike Collection | Suzuki Swish |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/swaroop_hassan_prakash/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQ4OduUm6Dokv7MqxvEsKg |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. H. P. Swaroop is an Indian entrepreneur and politician affiliated with Janata Dal (Secular), rising to prominence in May 2023 following his success in the Karnataka legislative assembly elections. | |
| 2. He belongs to a family with a political background. | |
| 3. Swaroop's father, Hassan Sanniah Prakash, served as a Karnataka legislative assembly member four times representing Janata Dal (Secular) from the Hassan constituency. | |
| 4. Reportedly, Swaroop was not present at his father's funeral in 2018. | |
| 5. In the 2020 Karnataka Gram Panchayat Elections, Swaroop contested and won as a JD(S) candidate, leading to his appointment as the vice president of Zilla Panchayat. | |
| 6. He secured victory in the 2023 Karnataka state elections for the first time as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Hassan constituency on JD(U)'s ticket, defeating BJP candidate Preetham J. Gowda by 7,854 votes. | |
| 7. H. P. Swaroop has a fondness for traveling and has explored various destinations. | |
| 8. He is an enthusiast of firearms and possesses a double-barrel shotgun. | |
| 9. He belongs to a family with a strong political background spanning multiple generations. | |
| 10. His father, H. S. Prakash, served as a Karnataka legislative assembly member four times representing Janata Dal (Secular) from the Hassan constituency, winning in 1994, 2004, 2008, and 2013. | |
| 11. His father lost the Hassan seat in 2018 to BJP's Preetham Gowda and subsequently passed away. | |
| 12. Swaroop served as a Zilla Panchayat member from Kandli constituency and was appointed vice president of Hassan Zilla Panchayat. | |
| 13. He runs his own business in addition to his political career. |