The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a victory in all four Parliamentary Constituencies in Bengaluru in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. PC Mohan, Shobha Karandlaje, Tejasvi Surya and Dr. CN Manjunath are the BJP MPs from Bengaluru. Here is comprehensive information about them:
Bangalore North: Shobha Karandlaje, BJP
Shobha Kharandlaje (BJP) defeated M V Rajeev Gowda from Indian National Congress (INC) and won the seat by 56.3% of votes.
Election results
| Party name | Candidate name | Number of votes | Margin % |
| BJP | Shobha Kharandlaje | 9,86,049 | 56.3% |
| INC | M V Rajeev Gowda | 7,26,573 | 41.5% |
| Bahujan Samaj Party | Govindaiah | 4,631 | 0.3% |
About Bangalore North constituency
Bangalore North includes eight Legislative Assembly segments: K R Puram, Byatarayanapura, Yeshwanthapura, Dasarahalli, Mahalakshmi Layout, Malleshwaram, Hebbal and Pulakeshinagar. All the Legislative Assembly segments are a part of Bangalore Urban district.
Shobha Karandlaje’s political experience
Shobha contested the 2014 Indian general election from Udupi Chikmagalur Constituency and won by a margin of 1.81 lakh votes. In 2019, she won consistently for the second time from the same constituency with 6.26% of votes.
She was praised for her performance as the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) in the BJP-led Karnataka government. During her tenure, the Ministry of RDPR was awarded as the No. 1 State in India in Rural Development and Panchayath Raj.
Positions held
- 2004-2013: Member of Karnataka Legislative Council
- 2010-2013: Minister for Power, Government of Karnataka and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Government of Karnataka
- 2010-2012: Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Karnataka
- 2014: Elected as the MP for the 16th Lok Sabha Elections from Udupi Chikmagalur Constituency, from where she also won a second term in the 17th Lok Sabha Elections in 2019
- 2014-2019: Member of the Standing Committee on Defence, Joint Committee on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 and Consultative Committee, Ministry of Agriculture
- 2019-2021: Member of the Standing Committee on Energy and Committee on Empowerment of Women
- 2021 onwards: Member of the Consultative Committee, Ministry of Women and Child Development and Union Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- 2023 onwards: Union Minister of State, Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Education
Shobha completed her post graduation in Social Services from Mangalore University in 1990 and Master of Arts (Social Service) in correspondence from Mysore University in 1996.
Criminal record
Shobha has five pending criminal cases recorded against her:
- Section 123(3), 123 (3A) and 125 of RP act- Allegation of inflammatory speech and scandalous allegations against particular state
- Section 153, 153(A), 505, (1) (B), 505 (2) IPChb- Allegation of inflammatory speech and scandalous allegations against particular state
- Section 499 and 500 of IPC- Alleged defamation of Sowmya Reddy
- Section 153 A and 34 of IPC- Allegation of inflammatory speech
- Section 45(1) PMLA Act read with section 200 of CrPC for offence under section 3 and 4 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act- Alleged money invested in shell company and alleged money laundering
Assets and liabilities
| Details | Holdings in 2024 |
| Movable assets | Rs. 9.23 Crore |
| Immovable assets | Rs. 4.65 Crore |
| Total Assets (Movable + Immovable) | Rs. 13.88 Crore |
| Liabilities | Rs. 4.06 Crore |
Challenges in the constituency
- Sankey Tank Development issues
- Traffic congestion and deadly accidents
- Poor public transport connectivity and walkability in Hebbal
- Pedestrian issues in KR Puram
- Lake encroachment and pollution
- Stormwater drain encroachments and poor waste management
- Sanitation issues inadequate water supply, problems with drainage, housing issues, poor waste management, inadequate drinking water, lack of streetlights, and drug abuse
- Garbage dumping in Frazer Town and construction debris in Pulakeshinagar and Coles Road
- Poor roads and garbage remain as major concerns in Yeshwanthapura
- Bad roads
- Residents have protested against BBMP waste to energy plants because of foul smell and groundwater pollution
Key promises
“Drinking water is a huge problem everywhere and this constituency is no different. We have to implement Cauvery 5th Stage on a war footing. Water, roads and other basic necessities are problem areas here which need attention. Traffic is a huge problem. These are going to be my priorities,” she mentioned in a Citizen Matters Interview.
Bangalore South: Tejasvi Surya, BJP
In the 18th Lok Sabha Elections, the incumbent MP Tejasvi Surya from BJP contested against Sowmya Reddy from INC. Tejasvi won the elections by 60.1% of votes.
About Bangalore South constituency
Bangalore South is one of the 28 Parliamentary constituencies in Karnataka and among the four in the city. Currently, this constituency comprises eight Legislative Assembly segments: Govindraj Nagar, Vijay Nagar, Chickpet, Basavanagudi, Padmanabhanagar, BTM Layout, Jayanagar and Bommanahalli. All eight Legislative Assembly segments fall under Bangalore Urban District.
Bangalore South became a constituency in 1977, post the Emergency and after the reorganisation of constituencies across the country. The seat is currently being held by Tejasvi, who got elected in 2019 by over 3.3 lakh votes.
Election results
| Party name | Candidate name | Number of votes received | Margin % |
| BJP | Tejasvi Surya | 7,50,830 | 60.1% |
| INC | Sowmya Reddy | 4,73,747 | 37.9% |
| Bahujan Samaj Party | Arun Prasad A | 2,425 | 0.2% |
Tejasvi Surya’s political experience
Tejasvi continues to be the National President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, a post he has held from 2020. Since 2014: He has been an active contributor to BJP by organising rallies and campaigns. He also represented many BJP leaders as a lawyer, and helped B S Yediyurappa in defending him in corruption cases.
Positions held:
- September 2019 onwards: Tejasvi has been a member of Joint Committee on Offices of Profit and Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology
- In 2019, he was a member of the Joint Committee on Data Protection Bill, 2019. Post the demise of Ananth Kumar, who represented Bangalore South since 1996, BJP chose Tejasvi to take his place, making him the youngest MP to represent the BJP.
Education
Tejasvi is a Graduate Professional BAL, LLB From Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore from the 2013 batch.
Criminal record
Tejasvi has three pending criminal cases against him. Following are the charges against him:
- Promoting enmity between classes and maliciously insulting the religion or religious beliefs of any class (Sections 153A and 295A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 123(3A) of the Representation of People Act)
- Unlawful Assembly, disobedience to order lawfully made by public servant, causing obstruction in public way or public nuisance (Sections 143,149, 188, 283, 290 and 268 of the Indian Penal Code)
- Unlawful Assembly, Rioting, Obstructing public servant, disobedience to order lawfully made by public servant, voluntarily causing hurt assault to (Sections 143, 147, 149, 186, 188, 332, 353 of Indian Penal Code)
MPLAD details
The total amount recommended by Tejasvi in his term was Rs. 9.9 crore, of which Rs. 5.38 crore was utilised. The balance amount was Rs. 0.07 crore.
| Recommended amount | Rs 9.9 crore |
| Utilised amount | Rs 5.38 crore |
| Balance | Rs 0.07 crore |
Assets and liabilities
| Details | Holdings in 2024 |
| Movable assets | Rs. 4.10 crore |
| Immovable assets | Nil |
| Liabilities | Nil |
Challenges in the constituency
- Stormwater drains filled with sewage and garbage
- Completion of K-100 Drain Project
- Flooding in Ejipura, Ashwini Layout
- Sewage overflow in Chikpet
- Silting of drains
- Ejipura Flyover issue
- Bommanahalli lake issue
- Rejuvenated Singasandra Lake‘s water quality
- Jayanagar street vendors eviction threat
- Street vendors in Gandhi Bazaar have opposed the authorities regarding the pedestrianisation of the street
Read more: Special Project: Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Key promises
In his letter to Deputy Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, he sought funds for a skywalk project proposed between Banashankari Metro Station and the bus terminal, saying that the junction is not safe for pedestrians to cross and reach the bus terminal. He added that by representing the daily commuters of his constituency, he aims to make this route safer.
Bangalore Central: PC Mohan, BJP
In the 18th Lok Sabha Elections 2024, P C Mohan from BJP got elected as the third time MP when he won in the 15th (2009), 16th (2014) and 17th (2019) Lok Sabha elections from Bangalore Central. He defeated his rival, Mansoor Ali Khan from INC by gaining 50.1% of votes.
About Bangalore Central constituency
Bangalore Central Parliamentary constituency came into existence in 2008 after delimitation. It was carved out of Bangalore North and Bangalore South. The first Lok Sabha election was held in this constituency in 2009 and the second in 2014.
Bangalore Central comprises eight assembly constituencies: Rajajinagar, Chamrajpet, Gandhinagar, Shivajinagar, Shantinagar, Sarvagnanagar, CV Raman Nagar and Mahadevapura. The majority of voters in this constituency are linguistic and religious minorities. Large slums, the Central Business District, gated communities in newer areas like Bellandur and Whitefield, are all part of Bangalore Central.
Election results
| Party name | Candidate name | Number of votes received | Margin % |
| BJP | P C Mohan | 6,58,915 | 50.1% |
| INC | Mansoor Ali Khan | 6,26,208 | 47.6% |
| Bahujan Samaj Party | M Satish Chandra | 3,087 | 0.2% |
PC Mohan’s political experience
PC Mohan won from Bangalore Central in 17th Lok Sabha and 16th Lok Sabha elections
Positions held:
- 2010-2014: Chairman of the Standing Committee, Mumbai Municipal Corporation
- 2011: Member of the Coir Board
- 2013: Member of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
- 2014-2019: Member of the Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs and Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)
- 2019: Member of a Consultative Committee, Ministry of Tourism and Culture
- 2019 onwards: Member of the Standing Committee on External Affairs
- 2022 onwards: Member of Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs
- 2014-2019: Member of the Coir Board and Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes
- 2019-2024: Member of the Standing Committee on External Affairs
- 2022-2024: Member of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs
Education
PC Mohan completed his Inter/ Higher Secondary education.
Criminal record
He has two pending criminal cases against him:
- Sections 143, 149, 188, 283, 290 and 268 of the Indian Penal Code 1860- Alleged unlawful assembly, disobedience to order lawfully made by a public servant, carrying out protest in a place other than the designated place, causing obstruction in public way and public nuisance
- Sections 171 G, 177, 181, 191, 193, 199 and 200 of Indian Penal Code- Alleged lack of disclosure and suppression about certain immovable properties owned in Lakshmipura Village, Kasaba Hobli, Devanahalli Taluk, hence liable to be prosecuted for giving false information, making false statement on oath or affirmation to a public servant
MPLADS details
| Year | Total Funds Released (in Cr) | Total Expenditure (in Cr) | Total Works Recommended | Total Works Completed |
| 2019-20 | 2.50 crore | 5.01 crore | 34 | 14 |
| 2020-21 | 2.50 crore | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 0 | 1.68 crore | 21 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | 2.00 crore | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total amount/Recommended | Rs 7.5 crore |
| Utilised amount | Rs 6.69 crore |
| Balance | Rs 0.88 crore |
Assets and liabilities
| Details | Holdings in 2024 |
| Movable assets | Rs. 10.46 Crore |
| Immovable assets | Rs. 19.18 Crore |
| Total Assets (Movable + Immovable) | Rs. 29.64 Crore |
| Liabilities | Rs. 5.97 Crore |
Challenges in constituency
- Waste management, pollution, crowded localities which lack basic amenities, bad roads, and frequent disease outbreaks
- The Idgah Maidan in the centre of Chamrajapete has been at the centre of a major standoff between the government and the WAKF board
- Dependence on tanker water, limited water supply
- Smaller rejuvenated lakes face new challenges
- People living off ORR-Sarjapur Road depend on private transport choking the arterial roads
- Poor air quality, the ongoing metro construction is adding to it
Key promises
PC Mohan stressed the need for seamless integration of metro and railway stations in November 2023, during an inspection of Bengaluru Cantonment railway station, which is being redeveloped at a cost of Rs. 480 crore.
Bangalore Rural: Dr CN Manjunath, BJP
In the 18th Lok Sabha elections 2024, C N Manjunath from BJP won against the incumbent MP from INC D K Suresh by gaining 56.2% of votes.
Dr. C N Manjunath is an accomplished cardiologist and is the former director of the government-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research. Under his leadership, the healthcare institute adopted the ‘Treatment First and Payment Next’ approach, which was praised by former US President Barack Obama. He has also served as the president of the Indian College of Cardiology. In 2015, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contributions in the field of medicine.
Election results
| Name of the party | Name of the candidate | Number of votes received | Margin |
| BJP | C N Manjunath | 10,79,002 | 56.2% |
| INC | D K Suresh | 8,09,355 | 42.2% |
| Uttama Prajakeeya Party | Abhishek K | 6,202 | 0.3% |
About Bangalore Rural constituency
Bangalore Rural (Parliamentary Constituency number 23) comprises eight assembly constituencies: 131-Kunigal, 154-Rajarajeshwari, 176-Bangalore South, 177-Anekal Nagar, 182-Magadi, 183-Ramanagaram, 184-Kanakapura and 185-Channapatna. Bangalore South assembly constituency, comprising wards like Yelachenahalli, Begur and Anjanapura, should not be confused with the Bangalore South parliamentary constituency.
Since 2013, D K Suresh of Congress has been the MP here. The demography of the constituency is largely rural. However, Bangalore South and Rajarajeshwari Nagar have a fair number of people working in the city’s IT sector.
Neighbourhoods in Bengaluru continue to be segregated along caste lines, which has been fuelled by social prejudices and economic marginalisation. Wards such as Rajarajeshwarinagar house less than 10% of SC/ST population.
Dr. CN Manjunath’s political experience
March 2024: Announced as the BJP candidate for the Bangalore Rural Constituency for the 18th Lok Sabha elections, which was his debut in politics
Education
Manjunath completed his graduation from Mysore Medical College and he secured his Doctor of Medicine in Cardiology (MD) from the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and further pursued his MD from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
Criminal record
He has no pending criminal cases against him.
Assets and liabilities
| Details | Holdings in 2024 |
| Movable assets | Rs. 25.09 Crore |
| Immovable assets | Rs. 73.27 Crore |
| Total Assets (Movable + Immovable) | Rs. 98.36 Crore |
| Liabilities | Rs. 14.81 Crore |
Challenges in the constituency
- Air and water pollution. 75% of the industries in the area were found to be flouting pollution norms
- Close to 16,000 MSMEs have also shut down in recent years and requires aid
- The Bommasandra-Jigani link road faces lack of basic amenities
- Issues with public transport
Key promises
In an interview with TOI, Manjunath said, “My approach is service oriented.”
Also read
- Lok Sabha 2024: Bangalore North — Know your constituency and candidates
- Lok Sabha elections 2024: Bangalore Central — Know your constituency and candidates
- Lok Sabha elections 2024: Bangalore South — Know your constituency and candidates
- Lok Sabha 2024: Bangalore Rural — Know your constituency and candidates
Dear Dr.Manjunath,
please accept my hearty congratulations on your winning Lok Sabha seat from Bangalore Rural constituency. Please be careful about distractions of Indian political conundrum.
My appeal, I request your good self to concentrate on one of the serious reasons for heart diseases i.e., tobacco. You have taken an oath that you will uphold India’s sovereignty and dignity of India’s commitment to international protocol agreements, here it is WHO – FCTC. Most earlier MPs have also taken part in tobacco control debates in parliament but at field level particularly in Mysuru belt, they encourage gullible tobacco farmers to continue to grow so long as they are in office. This only goes to show their double standards. I request you to be an exception to this nasty habit of some MPs enriching the tobacco industry particularly by luring children with attractive newer products. This is inhuman. Dr.Sir, as an expert in cardiovascular diseases, your duty in parliament is cut out for your intervention in tobacco control policies for gradual reduction of 20% of cancellation of permits, 20% land cultivation area, 20% reduction in prescribing yearly crop size, 20% refusal to procure illegally grown tobacco by licensees/unlicensed farmers for auction on government platforms, ban permits trading, ban MPs hobnobbing with tobacco industry and tobacco farmers associations, ban taking political donations from tobacco industry, make GOI to stop adopting dual methods – stop subsidising tobacco farmers with concessional inputs, stop giving easy loans from scheduled banks try to create a corpus that can finance one time clearance of loans of helpless tobacco farmers – golden handshake – with affidavits that they will not grow tobacco in future, adopt alternate crops as enunciated under Article 17 of FCTC and protect the environment under Article 18 of FCTC and will also surrender barns. Similarly, the corpus may help financing industry workers dependent on tobacco for livelihood with alternate jobs and also under different job schemes This way your initiation in the field of tobacco control to strangulate the tobacco industry that is building financial empires on the dead bodies of their tobacco products. Farmers have become eternal debtors of loans for growing killer poisonous tobacco and supplying it to an industry that thrives on the struggle and sweat of poor farmers.
Hope you will succeed in your new role of conducting a surgery on the political system to correct the maladies of body politic.
With warm regards, I am 81 years old and my blessings are with you always. I am doing my best at grass roots level of tobacco farmers appealing to them to give up tobacco cultivation with emotions and sentiments, how they are killing people for their living purpose !
Vasanthkumar Mysoremath (IAAD-Retd)
World Bank Honored Innovator
Convenor, Anti-Tobacco Forum
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