Shri B. Nagendra
Member of Legislative Assembly
A four-time legislator from Bellary district, rooted in the soil of Karnataka and committed to building a stronger, more prosperous Bellary Rural for every farmer, youth and family.
Building the Bellary of tomorrow
Public service rooted in district reality — agriculture, employment, infrastructure and welfare for the people of Bellary Rural.
Farmers First
Strengthening irrigation, fair procurement and rural credit access so every farmer in the constituency thrives.
Youth & Sports
Drawing on experience as the State's Youth Services & Sports Minister to bring opportunity to Bellary's youth.
Infrastructure
Roads, drinking water and connectivity projects to bridge the gap between rural Bellary and the rest of the State.
ST & SC Welfare
Championing the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes communities across Ballari district.
Education
Better schools, scholarships and skilling so the next generation of Bellary leads with confidence.
Water & Health
Clean drinking water, primary health centres and accessible care for every village in the constituency.
- Born
- 15 September 1971 · Bellary
- Education
- B.Com, Veerashaiva College, Gulbarga University (1993)
- Constituency
- Bellary Rural · Ballari District
- Party
- Indian National Congress
A son of Bellary, in the service of Bellary.
Born in Bellary in 1971, Shri B. Nagendra has spent nearly two decades in active public life. After completing his commerce degree from Gulbarga University in 1993, he stepped into electoral politics with the conviction that the people of Ballari district deserved a stronger voice in Bengaluru.
He was first elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 2008 from Kudligi, served the constituency until 2018, and has since represented Bellary Rural — winning re-election in 2023 with a decisive margin of over 29,000 votes.
Four elections. One mandate — service.
From a young campaigner in Kudligi to a four-time MLA and former Cabinet Minister.
| Year | Constituency | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bellary Rural | INC | 1,03,836 | Won by 29,300+ |
| 2018 | Bellary Rural | INC | 79,186 | Won |
| 2013 | Kudligi | Independent | 71,477 | Won |
| 2008 | Kudligi | BJP | 54,443 | Won |
Together, we build a better Bellary Rural.
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