Jagadish Shettar Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More StarsUnfolded

Full nameJagadish Shivappa ShettarProfessionPolitician, AdvocatePhysical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 167 cm
in meters- 1.6 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 6”Eye ColourBlackHair ColourSalt and PepperPoliticsPolitical Party• Indian National Congress (INC) (2023-present)
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• Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (1986-2023)
BJP FlagPolitical 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
Jagadish Shettar joined Congress
• Rejoined the BJP on 25 January 2024
Jagadish Shettar after rejoining the Bharatiya Janata PartyPersonal LifeDate of Birth17 December 1955 (Saturday)Age (as of 2022)67 YearsBirthplaceKerur, Bagalkot, KarnatakaZodiac signSagittariusNationalityIndianHometownBadami, Bagalkot, KarnatakaSchoolBasel Mission Primary School, Hubballi, Karnataka
Basel Mission Higher Secondary School, Kamaripeth, Hubballi, KarnatakaCollege/UniversityJagadguru Gangadhar College of Commerce, Hubballi, Karnataka
JSS College, Karnataka University, Dharwad, KarnatakaEducational QualificationBachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
ReligionHinduism (Lingayatism)CasteBalijaAddressMadhura Estate 2nd Cross, Kalyan Nagar, Hubballi-580023HobbiesReadingRelationships & MoreMarital StatusMarriedFamilyWifeShilpa Jagadish Shettar
Shilpa ShettarChildrenSon- 2
• Prashant Shettar Jagadish Shettar with his family
• Sankalp Shettar Sankalp ShettarParentsFather- Shivappa Shivamurthappa Shettar (advocate and mayor; deceased)
Mother- Basavannemma Shivappa Shettar (deceased)SiblingsBrother- 2
• Pradeep Shettar (Member of Karnataka Legislative Council since 2016) Pradeep Shettar
• Mohan Shettar
Sister- VijayaUncleSadashiva Shettar (former Karnataka MLA)Money FactorAssets/PropertiesMovable Assets
• Cash: Rs. 3,51,000
• Bank Deposits: Rs. 12,21,918
• Bonds, Debentures and Shares in companies: Rs. 1,69,720
• LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 10,26,832
• Personal loans: Rs. 1,51,85,781
• Jewellery: Rs. 20,59,470
• Other assets: Rs. 89,880

Immovable Assets
• Agricultural Land: Rs. 45,000
• Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 41,00,000
• Commercial/Residential Buildings: Rs. 9,10,00,000

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2018. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor).

Net Worth (approx.)Rs. 9.5 crores

Note: The net worth was for the financial year 2018. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).

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