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Jagadish Shettar
Jagadish Shivappa Shettar (born 17 December 1955) is a seasoned Indian politician and a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka. He served as the 21st Chief Minister of
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1. When did Jagadish Shettar serve as Chief Minister of Karnataka?
Jagadish Shettar served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka from July 12, 2012, to May 13, 2013. During his tenure, he focused on governance stability and infrastructure development in the state.
2. What is Jagadish Shettar’s current political role?
As of 2025, Jagadish Shettar is serving as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing the Belgaum constituency in Karnataka. His move to national politics marks a new chapter in his long political journey.
3. Which constituencies has Jagadish Shettar represented?
In the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Shettar represented the Hubli Rural and Hubli-Dharwad Central constituencies across six terms. In 2024, he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Belgaum.
4. What is Jagadish Shettar’s professional background?
Before entering politics full-time, Shettar was a practicing lawyer in Hubballi. He holds a law degree and was active in student and cultural organisations such as the ABVP and RSS during his early years.
5. Has Jagadish Shettar ever changed political parties?
Yes, he briefly left the BJP to join the Congress Party in April 2023. However, he rejoined the BJP in January 2024 and went on to contest and win the Lok Sabha elections as a BJP candidate.
