B. Shivanna
Indian politician
About B. Shivanna
Born 1967. B. Shivanna is an Indian.
Bolappa Shivanna (born 1967) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is a three time member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly election from Anekal Assembly constituency from 2013 representing the Indian National Congress.
He was appointed chairman for Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) on 26 January 2024.
Early life and education Shivanna was born in Hulimavu, Bangalore Urban District, in a farmer's family. He completed schooling at Begur High School and later did the pre university course at Government Central Junior College, Bangalore during 1983-85. He completed B.Sc. in 1987 at Government Arts and Science college. He became an MLA for the first time in 2013, winning the Anekal Assembly constituency representing Congress. He went on to retain the seat in 2018 and won for the third time in 2023.
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Who is B. Shivanna?
Indian politician
When was B. Shivanna born?
B. Shivanna was born in 1967.
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