Sharanu Salagar
Sharanu Salagar | |
|---|---|
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | B. Narayanrao |
| Constituency | Basavakalyan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1975 Basavakalyan, Karnataka, India |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Savitri Salagar |
| Education | M.Sc, M.Ed. |
| Alma mater | Gulbarga University |
| Profession | Businessman & Social Worker |
Sharanu Salagar is an Indian politician from Bharatiya Janata Party.[1] In May 2021, he was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Basavakalyan (constituency). He defeated Mala B. Narayanrao of Indian National Congress by 20,629 votes in the 2021 by-elections.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Legal controversies
On 27 December 2025, an FIR was registered against Salagar at Basava Kalyan police station, following allegations of issuing a bounced cheque worth ₹99 lakh, along with threats and misconduct during a meeting on 14 September 2025. The investigation is ongoing.[8][9][10]
References
- ^ "Congress worker to 'staunch Hindutva supporter' and 'cow saviour': Story of a Karnataka BJP MLA". The Indian Express. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Sharanu Salagar (Criminal & Asset Declaration)". MyNeta.com. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ Buradikatti, Kumar (2 May 2021). "In Basavakalyan bypoll, BJP's Sharanu Salagar wins despite revolt". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ "A mixed bag?". National School of Journalism & Public Disclosure. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ "Once PA to MLAs, Sharanu Salagar is now an MLA of Basavakalyan". Deccan Herald. 2 May 2021. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ "Karnataka bypolls: BJP wins Belagavi, Basavakalyan; Congress takes Maski". The Indian Express. 3 May 2021. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ "Karnataka elections: BJP wrests one seat each from Congress and JD(S) in Bidar". The Hindu. 13 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 April 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "BJP MLA Sharanu Salagar booked in cheating case". PTI News. 29 December 2025. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ "BJP MLA Sharanu Salagar booked in cheating case". The Tribune. 29 December 2025. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ "BJP विधायक शरणू सलागर के खिलाफ चेक बाउंस धोखाधड़ी केस दर्ज". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 29 December 2025. Retrieved 29 December 2025.