A. S. Ponnanna (born 1975) is an Indian politician and MLA from Virajpet Assembly constituency in Kodagu district.[1] He represents Indian National Congress Party and won the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election.[2]
Early life and education
editPonnanna is from Virajpet, Kodagu district. He is an advocate. HIs late father was A. K. Subbaiah. He did his B.A. and then completed his LLB in 1987 from University Law College, Bengaluru University. He married a teacher.[3]
Career
editPonnanna won the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election from Virajpet Assembly constituency representing Indian National Congress. He polled 83,791 votes and defeated his nearest rival, K. G. Bopaiah of Bharatiya Janata Party, by a narrow margin of 4291 votes.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ "A.S. Ponnanna Archives". Star of Mysore. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "A S Ponnanna in Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023". News18. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "A.S.Ponnanna(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- VIRAJPET(KODAGU) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Virajpet Election 2023: Congress' AS Ponnanna defeats BJP's K G Bopaiah - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ https://results.eci.gov.in/ResultAcGenMay2023/ConstituencywiseS10209.htm?ac=209
- ^ Live, A. B. P. (2023-05-13). "Virajpet Election Result 2023 Live: Inc Candidate A.s.ponnanna Wins From Virajpet". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.