V. S. Ugrappa

V. S. Ugrappa is an Indian politician and former member of parliament from Bellary constituency in Karnataka. He lost in the 2019 Indian general election to Devendrappa.[2][3] A member of the Indian National Congress, he was elected in a bypoll in November 2018. He defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate J. Shantha by 2.1 lakh votes.[4][5]

V. S. Ugrappa
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
6 November 2018 – 23 May 2019
Preceded byB. Sreeramulu
Succeeded byY. Devendrappa
ConstituencyBellary
Member of Karnataka Legislative Council
In office
24 June 2014 – 6 November 2018
ConstituencyNominated by Governor
In office
2004–2010
ConstituencyLocal Authorities Constituency
In office
1995–1998
Personal details
Born (1954-06-03) 3 June 1954[1]
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseDr K. V. Manjula
Children1 son, 1 daughter
Residence(s)Bangalore, Karnataka
ProfessionAgriculturist, lawyer

He was born in Venkatapura of Pavagada taluk.

Ugrappa was previously a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council.[6]

References
  1. "Venkatapura Subbaiah Ugrappa: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia".
  2. "Bengaluru: Failure to vote - Congress leaders, Ramya, Ugrappa, trolled in social media". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  3. "Ballari MP V S Ugrappa complains to Election Commission against Sreeramulu | Hubballi New". The Times of India. TNN. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  4. "After 14 years, BJP loses Bellary LS seat". Deccan Herald. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  5. "Begin criminal proceedings against Sriramulu, EC urged". The Hindu. 9 May 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  6. "Cong bets on Ugrappa for Bellary Lok Sabha seat". Deccan Herald. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.


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