Shakunthala T. Shetty
Shakunthala Thimmappa Shetty (born 1 March 1947)[2] is an Indian politician and a former member of the legislative assembly of Karnataka. Representing Puttur at the assembly, she was elected as a member from the Bharatiya Janata Party first and the Indian National Congress in her second term. She retired from electoral politics following her defeat at the 2018 election.[3]
Shakunthala T. Shetty | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for Puttur | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Preceded by | D. V. Sadananda Gowda |
| Succeeded by | Mallika Prasad |
| In office 8 May 2013 – May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Mallika Prasad[1] |
| Succeeded by | Sanjeeva Matandoor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1947 Perla, Kasaragod, British India (present-day Kasaragod district, Kerala, India) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (2013-Present) |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party (Till 2013) |
| Spouse | A. Thimmappa Shetty |
| Children | 3 |
Career
Shetty joined the Indian National Congress after she was expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party in May 2008.[4]
Film
Shakunthala Shetty played the lead role in a Tulu film Kanchilda Baale.[5]
References
- "Shakunthala Shetty loses battle". Deccan Herald. 26 May 2008. Archived from the original on 20 September 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2009.
- "Shakunthala T. Shetty bio" (PDF). kla.kar.nic.in. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- "Shakunthala Shetty says goodbye to electoral politics - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- "BJP expels Shakuntala Shetty". The Hindu. 3 May 2008. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- "Tulu Movie 'Kanchilda Baale' Released". MangaloreToday.com. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
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