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Satish Jarkiholi (born 1 June 1962) is an Indian politician from Belgavi from Indian National Congress. He is currently serving as the Minister of Public Works Department in Government of Karnataka and is also a Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Yemakanmardi constituency since 2008.
May 20, 2023 · Satish Laxmanrao Jarkiholi, an influential figure in Karnataka politics, won from the Yamakanmardi constituency in the Belagavi district in the recently concluded Assembly election. Satish Jarkiholi is also the Working President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).
Ramesh Jarkiholi who was the irrigation minister in Basavaraj Bommai government resigned after he was allegedly caught in a sex scandal in 2021. The Jarkiholi family, for the first time which...
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Satish Laxmanrao Jarkiholi MyNeta was born on Friday, 1 June 1962 (age 61 years; as of 2023) in Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He passed the 12th standard at J. S. S Arts, Science and Commerce College, Gokak in 1981. MyNetaAfter his schooling, he ventured into the field of sugar processing business and politics.
He follows Hinduism; however, he actively works to spread awareness against Hindu superstitions. On 6 December every year (B. R. Ambedkar’s birthday), he sleeps in a cemetery. He often files his election nominations in Rahu Kaal or Rahu Kalam, a time period which is considered bad for any good works. He is the President of Kalyan Rajya in Karnataka...
Politics
In 1992, while working as a director of the Belagavi District Central Cooperative Bank, he entered politics. From 1998 to 2008, he won two elections as an MLC from Belgaum District Local Authorities Constituency. He was a member of Janata Dal till 1999 and joined Janata Dal (Secular) (JD-S) in 1999 and was its member till 2005. In 2006, he joined Indian National Congress (INC). Since 2008, he has been a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Yemakanmardi constitue...
Business
He looks after his family businesses of sugar processing and the factories Satish Sugars Ltd., Belgaum Sugars Pvt. Ltd., Ghataprabha Cooperative Sugar Mill, Soubhagya Laxmi Sugars Ltd., and Shri Laxmanrao Jarkiholi Sugars Ltd. He also started a mining company J&G Mines and Minerals Exports Ltd in 2005. He also looks after Gokak Steels Ltd.
Social Work
He has set up a social organisation called Sanjivini Welfare Foundation. He also gives monetary awards and scholarships to underprivileged students.
Murder Case
In 1989, a criminal case was registered against him, his brother, Bhimshi Jarkiholi, and his father, Laxmanrao Jarkiholi for killing three persons. It was alleged that they had personal enmity with those people. He was later acquitted as the court said that he was pushed into the field of crime by his father. Casemine
Comments about the ‘Hindu’ word
In November 2022, a video became viral, in which he was saying that the word ‘Hindu’ meaning is very dirty, and it has a Persian origin. He later claimed that there should be a discussion about the word Hindu and its origins. Outlook
Movable Assets
1. Cash: Rs. 1,60,698 1. Bank Deposits: Rs. 1,02,16,315 1. Bonds, Debentures, Shares in Companies: Rs 7,58,52,070 1. Motor Vehicles: Rs. 4,81,000 1. Jewellery: Rs. 17,62,202
Immovable Assets
1. Agricultural Land: Rs. 11,49,07,300 1. Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 99,15,37,953 1. Residential Buildings: Rs. 21,66,32,376 Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2023. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). MyNeta
Shivakumar’s net worth for the financial year 2022-2023 was estimated to be Rs. 163 crores. MyNetaIt excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).
He liked playing sports and reading books during his youth years.He is one of the richest Karnataka MLAs and owns a helicopter as well.He is considered a loyalist of Siddaramaiah and a rival of D. K. Shivakumar.A photo of Satish Jarkiholi (right) with D. K. ShivakumarSatish Jarkiholi is a Karnataka MLA, Congress leader, and social worker. He is known for his campaigns against superstitions, his sugar and mining businesses, and his controversial remarks on Hinduism.
Feb 3, 2024 · Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi faced a major setback after a Bengaluru court ordered initiation of a criminal case against him in connection with an old controversial statement that the word 'Hindu' has a "very dirty" meaning.
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Apr 9, 2021 · A master strategist who has played a key role in Congress’ victory in various Assembly elections, Satish Jarkiholi has carved himself a niche in state politics.
Priyanka Satish Jarkiholi (born 16 April 1997) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. She is a first-time MP from Chikkodi Lok Sabha Constituency of Belgavi District. She represents Indian National Congress. She won the 2024 Indian general election in Karnataka. Early life and education
