Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/08/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Hukkeri, Belgaum, Karnataka |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Pramod Muthalik
25/03/2025
Goa lifted its ban on Pramod Muthalik, a right-wing leader previously restricted from entering the state after the 2009 Mangalore pub attack and again in 2014. The move drew criticism from at least one MLA, who questioned the decision as politically and socially inappropriate.
08/01/2025
Police booked members of Sri Rama Sene in Karnataka over a camp held in Bagalkot from December 25 to 29, 2024, where firearms training was allegedly conducted. The case renewed scrutiny of the organization’s activities and the legality of the training exercise.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pramod Muthalik |
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| Famous For | Being founder of Sri Ram Sena and Rashtriya Hindu Sena |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5' 6") |
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| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Address | HN 9/20, Baraotri, Shree Shankara, Dharvad, Karnataka |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Hanumatha Rao |
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Career
| Political Party | Independent |
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| Legal Cases | Over 45 police cases pending, primarily related to provocative speeches, communal violence incitement, and inflammatory statements |
Favourites
| Favourite Right-wing Advocate | Nathuram Godse |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pramod Muthalik is the leader of the Rashtriya Hindu Sena, the main group behind the Sri Ram Sena. | |
| 2. In the past, Muthalik was a member of the Bajrang Dal before joining the RSS in 1975. | |
| 3. After being expelled from the Bajrang Dal in 2005, Muthalik established the Karnataka branch of the Shiv Sena. | |
| 4. Muthalik left the Shiv Sena due to the Belgaum border issue and then established the Sri Ram Sena. | |
| 5. Due to his controversial actions, the Karnataka BJP-led government prohibited him from entering Mangalore, leading him to campaign against the party in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections. | |
| 6. In March 2014, Muthalik briefly joined the BJP in Karnataka but had to leave shortly after due to public backlash and protests from party members. | |
| 7. Muthalik ran as an Independent Candidate in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections for Bangalore South and Dharwad constituencies in Karnataka but did not win. | |
| 8. In 2018, he made a statement supporting PM Narendra Modi and compared journalist Gauri Lankesh to a dog, saying Modi should not react to her death just as he wouldn't if a dog died in Karnataka. | |
| 9. He joined RSS at age 12 and later became the South India convenor of Bajrang Dal. | |
| 10. In March 2014, Muthalik briefly joined the BJP in Karnataka but had to leave within five hours due to public backlash and protests from party members. | |
| 11. Sri Ram Sena was mentioned in the charge sheet filed by Maharashtra Police following the 2006 Malegaum blasts. | |
| 12. In February 2020, he offered a reward of Rs 3 lakh to anyone who would harm three Kashmiri students arrested on sedition charges. | |
| 13. In August 2020, he called on the BJP government to ban the All India Muslim Personal Law Board and asked its members to go to Pakistan. |
