Priyanka Satish Jarkiholi (born 16 April 1997) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. She is a first-time MP from Chikkodi Lok Sabha Constituency of Belgavi District. She represents Indian National Congress. She won the 2024 Indian general election in Karnataka.[1] She is youngest politician in India.
Priyanka Jarkiholi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Constituency | Chikkodi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1997 Belagavi, Karnataka |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Education | MBA |
Early life and education
editDaughter of Congress leader and Member of Legislative Assembly Satish Jarkiholi, Priyanka is from tribal community in Yamakanmardi village of Chikkodi, Karnataka.[2] She runs her own business. She completed her Master Of Business Administarion in 2021 from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka.[citation needed]
Career
editPriyanka made her political debut winning the 2024 Indian general election in Karnataka from Chikkodi Lok Sabha Constituency in Belgaum district. She defeated Annasaheb Shankar Jolle of Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of 90,834 votes. She polled a vote share of 51.21 per cent.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Priyanka Satish Jarkiholi, Indian National Congress Representative for Chikkodi, Karnataka, she is youngest politician in India - Candidate Overview | 2024 Lok Sabha Elections". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Bahadurdesai, B. Rishikesh (5 May 2024). "Priyanka Jarkiholi sees an urgent need for more women participating in politics". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Chikkodi lok sabha election results 2024: Chikkodi Winning Candidates List and Vote Share". India Today. Retrieved 4 June 2024.