Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/12/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Kerur, Bagalkot, Karnataka |
Latest News about Jagadish Shettar
01/08/2026
Jagadish Shettar urged the Karnataka government to legally challenge the Cauvery water release order while also criticising the state administration over alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment. The remarks were made in Athani, Belagavi district, and reflected his ongoing involvement in Karnataka political debates.
11/05/2026
As a BJP MP and former Karnataka chief minister, Shettar backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity by saying that gold is not a necessity of life. His comments were reported in the context of global economic uncertainty and public discussions about reduced spending.
28/07/2025
Jagadish Shettar, serving as a BJP MP from Belagavi, publicly commented on national and state political issues in multiple interviews and press interactions during 2025. These appearances highlighted his continued role as an active parliamentarian and senior Karnataka politician after his return to the BJP.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Jagadish Shivappa Shettar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (167 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamiji College of Commerce, Hubli |
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| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | JSS Sakri Law Vidyala, Karnataka University, Hubli (1980) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism (Lingayatism) |
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| Caste | Balija |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Shilpa Jagadish Shettar | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (1986-2023, 2024-present) | Indian National Congress (INC) (2023-2024) |
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| Political Journey | 1990: President of Hubli Rural Unit of the BJP | 1994: BJP President of the Dharwad district | Elected as MLA from the Hubli Rural Constituency in 1994 (Vidhan Sabha) | 1996: Karnataka State BJP Secretary | 1999: Elected as MLA from the Hubli Rural Constituency | Served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1999 | Elected as MLA from the Hubli Rural Constituency in 2004 | 2005: State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (Karnataka) | Served as Karnataka Revenue Minister for a year between 18 February 2006 and 8 October 2007 during the tenure of Chief Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy | Elected as MLA from the Hubli-Dharwad Central Constituency in 2008 | 2008: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | Served as the Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (Karnataka) between 2009 and 2011 | 2012: Chief Minister of Karnataka (12 July 2012 - 13 May 2013) | Elected as MLA from the Hubli-Dharwad Central Constituency in 2013 | Served as the leader of Karnataka BJP's legislative party (2013-2023) | Served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly between 2013 and 2018 | 2018: Elected as MLA from the Hubli-Dharwad Central Constituency | Served as the Karnataka State Minister of Large & Medium Industries between 20 August 2019 and 28 July 2021 | Quit the BJP and tendered his resignation as MLA on 16 April 2023 | Joined Congress on 17 April 2023 | Contested the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election from Hubli-Dharwad Central but lost | Rejoined the BJP on 25 January 2024 | Won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Belgaum seat | Currently serving as Member of Parliament from Belgaum constituency |
Social Media
| https://x.com/JagadishShettar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jagadish Shettar was a member of ABVP from his college days and later joined the RSS. | |
| 2. In 1999, Shettar was appointed the Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly over B.B. Shivappa, causing friction within the BJP. | |
| 3. His uncle, Sadashiva Shettar, was a Jan Sangh leader in Karnataka in the 1960s. | |
| 4. Shettar served as the 18th Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly before becoming the Minister of Rural Development. | |
| 5. Shettar's father, Shivamurthappa Shettar, was a prominent Jan Sangh leader in Southern India. | |
| 6. Shettar became the 15th Chief Minister of Karnataka in 2012. | |
| 7. In his free time, Shettar enjoys reading. | |
| 8. Shettar was the BJP's Chief Minister candidate in the 2013 Karnataka election. | |
| 9. Shettar's son, Prashant, married the granddaughter of Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa in 2014. | |
| 10. His brother, Pradeep Shettar, became a BJP member of the Karnataka Legislative Council in 2016. | |
| 11. Shettar's son, Sankalp, married the daughter of politician Suresh Angadi in 2017. | |
| 12. Shettar won all Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections from 1994 to 2018. | |
| 13. His mother passed away on 10 January 2020. | |
| 14. In 2020, Sankalp Shettar was accused of unauthorized distribution of aid. | |
| 15. Shettar organized the first Hubballi Ugadi Utsav on 19 March 2023. | |
| 16. Shettar left the BJP and joined the INC in April 2023. | |
| 17. He filed his nomination from the Hubli-Dharwad Central constituency for the 2023 Karnataka election on 19 April 2023. |