About Devendrappa
Born 1951. Devendrappa is an Indian politician.
Early life Devendrappa was born in Arasikere, Ballari, Karnataka.
Political career Devendrappa was originally a member of Congress, and unsuccessfully contested from Jagalur in 2010. He was named as a potential Congress candidate during bypolls for the Ballari MP seat in 2018. Devendrappa is a relative and loyalist of Ramesh Jarkiholi, who, at the time was a Congress rebel and closet BJP supporter. He was chosen as BJP nominee because of this, and because he was approved by B Sriramulu, a Ballari BJP strongman, and was supported by Ramesh Jarkiholi. In the 2019 polls, after being denied the Congress ticket, he defeated V. S. Ugrappa to win the Ballari seat for the BJP.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Devendrappa?
politician from Karnataka, India
When was Devendrappa born?
Devendrappa was born on 7 May 1951 in Arsikere.
What is Devendrappa's occupation?
Devendrappa is a politician.
What nationality is Devendrappa?
Devendrappa is Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Devendrappa. https://biography.guide/devendrappa/
MLA: "Devendrappa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/devendrappa/.
Chicago: "Devendrappa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/devendrappa/.
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