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Age: 61 Years
Wife: Shakunatala Jarkiholi
Height: 6' 1"
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Satish Laxmanrao Jarkiholi check sources MyNeta |
| Profession | • Politician • Businessman • Agriculturalist • Social Worker |
| Famous for | Filing election nomination in Rahu Kaal and sleeping in a cemetary on B. R. Ambedkar 's birthday |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 185 cm** in meters**- 1.85 m** in feet & inches**- 6’ 1”** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 80 kg** in pounds**- 176 lbs** |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | • Janata Dal  • Janata Dal - Secular (JD-S)  • Indian National Congress (INC)  |
| Political Journey | • In 1992, he made his entry into politics. • He was a member of Janata Dal till 1999. • He was a member of JDS from 1999 to 2005. • In 1998, he became MLC for the first time from Belgaum District Local Authorities Constituency and won again in 2003. • He served as a Minister of State for Textiles in the Karnataka state government from 2004 to 2005. • In 2006, he joined INC. • In 2008, he became MLA in the Karnataka Assembly for the first time from Yemakanmardi constituency. • He was the Minister of Excise in Siddaramaiah led Karnataka government from 2013 to 2016. • He was the Minister of Forest, Ecology and Environment in H. D. Kumaraswamy led Karnataka government from 2018 to 2019. • He was appointed as the Working President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on 11 March 2020. • In 2021, he contested the MP by-election from Belagavi (Belgaum) constituency but lot. • In 2023, he became a cabinet minister in Siddaramaiah led Karnataka government. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 June 1962 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 61 Years |
| Birthplace | Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka, India |
| School | J. S. S Arts, Science and Commerce College, Gokak |
| College/University | Did not attend |
| Educational Qualification | He completed schooling till 12th standard at J. S. S Arts, Science and Commerce College, Gokak in 1981. check sources MyNeta |
| Religion/Religious Views | He follows Hinduism and has launched many state wide campaigns against Hindu superstitions including Kalyan Rajya in Karnataka, a movement against superstitions. To showcase that he truly believes in his campaigns, he always files his election nomination in Rahu Kaal/Rahu Kalam and also sleeps in a cemetary on 6 December (B. R. Ambedkar's birthday) every year. He is the head of the organisation which works against superstitions Manava Bandhutva Vedike. check sources The Times of India |
| Caste | Bedara Nayaka/Valmiki, a Scheduled Tribe check sources Mint |
| Address | Hill Garden, Gokak-591307, Belgaum District |
| Hobbies | • Playing sports • Reading books |
| Controversies | • Criminal case check sources Casemine In 1989, he, along with his brother, Bhimshi Jarkiholi, and father, Laxmanrao Jarkiholi, was accused in a criminal case involving the murder of three individuals. The allegation was based on their alleged personal animosity towards the victims; however, he was eventually acquitted by the court, which acknowledged that he had been coerced into criminal activities by his father. • Referring to 'Hindu' word as foreign check sources Outlook In November 2022, a video became extremely controversial where he said that the meaning of the word 'Hindu' is unpleasant and it comes from the Persian language. Later, he suggested that there should be a discussion about the word Hindu and where it originally comes from.  |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Shakuntala Jarkiholi  |
| Children | Son- Rahul Jarkiholi  Daughter- Priyanka Jarkiholi  |
| Parents | Father- Laxmanrao Jarkiholi (Excise contractor turned liquor baron) Mother- Name not known  |
| Siblings | Brother- Four • Ramesh Jarkiholi • Balachandra Jarkiholi • Bhimshi Jarkiholi • Lakhan Jarkiholi Sister- Four (Names not known) |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Mahindra Scorpio |
| Expensive Things/Valuables | Helicopter |
| Money Factor | |
| Income (approx.) | Rs 3,20,92,650 Note: The income is for the financial year 2021-2022. It excludes the income of his wife and dependents (minor). check sources MyNeta |
| Assets/Properties | Movable Assets Cash: Rs. 1,60,698 Bank Deposits: Rs. 1,02,16,315 Bonds, Debentures, Shares in Companies: Rs. 7,58,52,070 Motor Vehicles: Rs. 4,81,000 Jewellery: Rs. 17,62,202 Immovable Assets Agricultural Land: Rs. 11,49,07,300 Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 99,15,37,953 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). check sources MyNeta |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs 163 crores Note: The net worth is according to the financial year 2022-23. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minor). check sources MyNeta |
Satish Jarkiholi is an Indian politician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He has been actively involved in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly (MLA) since 2008 and has held ministerial positions in various state governments in Karnataka. He is renowned for his initiatives and awareness drives aimed at combating superstitions prevalent in Hindu society.
Following his completion of schooling, he embarked on a journey in both the sugar processing business and the realm of politics.
A photo of Satish Jarkiholi when he was in his 20s
He entered politics in 1992 when he was working as a director of the Belagavi District Central Cooperative Bank.
He has won MLC elections, twice from 1998 to 2008, and MLA elections, four times from 2008 to 2023. He has also worked as a Minister under different chief ministers.
Satish Jarkiholi in Karnataka Legislative Assembly
In his electoral career of around 30 years, he got his first defeat in the 2021 Lok Sabha by-election from the Belagavi (Belgaum) constituency. Mangala Suresh Angadi, wife of late Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Suresh Angadi, contested on a BJP ticket and won by a margin of 5240 votes.
Satish Jarkiholi campaigning during 2021 Lok Sabha by-elections
He oversees the operations of his family’s sugar processing businesses, which include Satish Sugars Ltd., Belgaum Sugars Pvt. Ltd., Ghataprabha Cooperative Sugar Mill, Soubhagya Laxmi Sugars Ltd., and Shri Laxmanrao Jarkiholi Sugars Ltd. In 2005, he established a mining company called J&G Mines and Minerals Exports Ltd. Furthermore, he takes care of the management of Gokak Steels Ltd. check sources Satish Sugars
Satish Jarkiholi runs many businesses
He has founded a social organization named Sanjivini Welfare Foundation. Additionally, he actively contributes by providing financial awards and scholarships to disadvantaged students.
Satish Jarkiholi speaking at a public function
He is regarded as a staunch supporter of Siddaramaiah and is seen as a competitor to D. K. Shivakumar .
Satish Jarkiholi (extreme right) with Siddaramiah
Satish Jarkiholi (right) with D. K. Shivakumar
He and his brothers belong to different political parties; however, they always ensure that one of them becomes a Minister in the state government.
Satish Jarkiholi with Rahul Gandhi (left)
Satish Jarkiholi taking oath as a cabinet minister in 2023
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Yes, he's noted for filing his election nomination in Rahu Kaal and for sleeping in a cemetery on Ambedkar's birthday.
They belong to different parties, but they ensure that one of the brothers serves as a minister in the state government.
He oversees Satish Sugars Ltd., Belgaum Sugars Pvt. Ltd., Ghataprabha Cooperative Sugar Mill, Soubhagya Laxmi Sugars Ltd., and Shri Laxmanrao Jarkiholi Sugars Ltd., and founded J&G Mines and Minerals Exports Ltd in 2005.
He founded the Sanjivini Welfare Foundation and actively provides scholarships and financial awards to disadvantaged students.
Yes—he completed schooling till 12th standard and did not attend college.