From Sidelines to Spotlight: V Somanna's Political Journey

BJP leader V Somanna, after contesting unsuccessfully against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is now part of the new union council of ministers led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His political journey spans multiple key roles and party affiliations, with notable victories and losses characterizing his career.

In a significant political shift, BJP stalwart V Somanna, who once contested reluctantly and unsuccessfully against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, finds himself now part of the new union council of ministers under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Despite previous speculations of him considering a switch to Congress due to feeling sidelined within BJP, Somanna's journey has seen him grow from a member of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in 1983-87 to a vital figure in Karnataka politics.

His storied career includes a recent win in the Tumkur Lok Sabha segment by an impressive margin, overcoming Congress' S P Muddahanumegowda. Somanna continues to be a significant Lingayat leader and has had affiliations with Janata Dal, Congress, and BJP over the years.