Shakunthala Shetty T
Shakunthala Shetty is an Indian politician belonging to Indian National Congress party from state of Karnataka. She is a MLA from Puttur, Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka.
| Shakunthala Shetty | |
|---|---|
| MLA | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 8 may 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mallika Prasad [1] |
| Constituency | Puttur |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | INC |
| Residence | Puttur, Dakshina Kannada – 574201 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
Shaku Akka as called by the people of Puttur elected MLA for the first time in 2004 from Puttur. In spite of Puttur BJP workers choosing her as MLA candidate in next election, she was denied tickets to contest. She questioned highcommad samskruti and challenged BJP to establish internal democracy. Later, she along with senior BJP leaders Mr.Ram Bhat (Ex-MLA), Mr.Balakrishna Borker, Mr.Anna Vinayachandra (Ex-MLC) and few others formed SWABHIMANI VEDIKE for social service. She was re-elected as the MLA of Puttur in 2013 Karnataka assembly elections. Won in 2004 Assembly Election with 50.85% of votes gain for BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY party in PUTTUR constituency and again wins in 2013 Assembly Election with 46.46% of votes gain for INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS party in PUTTUR constituency
Film
Mrs. Shakunthala Shetty played the lead role in a Tulu film KANCHILDA BALE.[2]
References
- ↑ "Shakunthala Shetty loses battle". Deccan Herald. 26 May 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2009.
- ↑ "Tulu Movie ’Kanchilda Baale’ Released". MangaloreToday.com. Retrieved 18 May 2013.