Manjunath Kunnur | |
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MP | |
In office 2004 - 2009 | |
Preceded by | I. G. Sanadi |
Succeeded by | Seat disestablished |
Constituency | Dharwad South |
Personal details | |
Born | Dharwad,Karnataka | 2 December 1954
Political party | Independent (2024-present) |
Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (1989-2004,2009-2018,2023-2024),Bharatiya Janata Party (2004-2009,2018-2023) |
Spouse | Snehalata |
Children | 2 sons and 1 daughter |
Residence | Haveri |
As of 23 September,2006 Source: |
Manjunath Kunnur (born 2 December 1954) was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Dharwad South constituency of Karnataka and was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) political party. He joined Indian National Congress and unsuccessfully contested 2009 Indian general election from Dharwad against Pralhad Joshi. [1]
Manjunath Kunnur completed his B.Sc.,LL.B. (Spl.) from University Law College,Dharwad. [2]
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