Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri is a prominent Indian politician from Karnataka, holding a significant position within the BJP. His career has been marked by various milestones, including his election as Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly.
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Born on Monday, July 10, 1961, in Sirsi, Karnataka, Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri’s zodiac sign is Cancer. He completed his primary education locally before earning a B.Com from Karnatak University in Dharwad. His early involvement with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the RSS, played a crucial role in shaping his political career. He served as an office-bearer and state secretary of the ABVP for five years, demonstrating his leadership abilities early on.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 6’2”
- Weight (approx.): 65 kg
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper
Family, Wife, and Caste
Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri hails from a Brahmin family. His father, Anant Hegde (deceased in 2019 at age 83), was a long-time member of the RSS. His mother’s name is Sarweshwari Hegde. He’s married to Bharathi and they have three daughters. He also has four brothers (Ganapati Hegde Kageri, Parameshwar Hegde, Nagapati Hegde, and one more) and two sisters.
Career
His association with the ABVP propelled him into the BJP. Appointed District Secretary of the BJP in 1991, he steadily rose through the party ranks. He won the Karnataka Assembly Elections in 1994, representing the Ankola Constituency. He was re-elected in 1999 and 2004, demonstrating his popularity amongst the electorate. After the 2008 delimitation, he successfully contested and won from the newly formed Sirsi Constituency, securing re-election in 2013 and 2018. In 2008, he served as the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education under the BS Yeddyurappa Cabinet. Following the collapse of HD Kumaraswamy’s coalition government in July 2018, the BJP returned to power, and Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri was elected as the Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly on July 30, 2019, a position he secured unanimously.
Controversy
In July 2011, during a campaign to include the Bhagavad Gita in the Karnataka school syllabus, his statement regarding those who opposed the move, facing significant criticism.
Signature
A digital representation of his signature would be included here.
Car Collection
His car collection includes a Maruti Suzuki Swift (2011 model) and a Toyota Innova (2016 model).
Assets & Properties
The following table details his assets and properties:
| Asset Type | Value (INR) |
|---|---|
| Cash | 5 Lacs |
| Bank Deposits | 52.80 Lacs |
| Jewellery (Gold) | 7.33 Lacs |
| Jewellery (Silver) | 1.33 Lacs |
| Agricultural Land | 50 Lacs |
| Non-Agricultural Land | 1.25 Crores |
| Residential House | 80 Lacs |
Facts
- Enjoys playing cricket and reading.
- Is also an agriculturist.
- Was the sole candidate to file nomination for the Speaker’s post.
