PM Modi 3.0 council of ministers: Who is Shobha Karandlaje?

NEW DELHI: Bengaluru's first-ever woman MP Shobha Karandlaje on Sunday took oath as part of Modi cabinet 3.0. Karandlaje, a prominent BJP leader, made history in Lok Sabha elections 2024 by becoming the first woman MP to represent Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. In a closely contested election, Karandlaje emerged victorious by the margin of 2,59,476 votes from Bengaluru North constituency defeating Congress candidate MV Rajeev Gowda.

The 57-year-old Karandlaje had replaced MP, D V Sadananda Gowda, as a BJP candidate in Bangalore North, a party stronghold for a long time.

Karandlaje's political journey has been marked by her dedication and commitment to public service. She has previously served as a member of the Karnataka legislative council and held the position of Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in the state government. Her experience and leadership skills have been instrumental in her success.

Karandlaje had won from Udupi-Chikmagalur seat twice -- in 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

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