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Basavaraj Bommai Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth28 January 1960

Age64 Years

BirthplaceHubli, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseChennamma

FamilyFather - Somappa Rayappa Bommai; Mother - Gangamma; Children - Aditi (daughter), Bharat (son)

Basavaraj Bommai Biography

Basavaraj Somappa Bommai is an Indian politician from Karnataka who has served in multiple ministerial roles and was sworn in as the 23rd Chief Minister of

Early life and background

Basavaraj Somappa Bommai was born on 28 January 1960 in Hubli, then part of Mysore State (now Karnataka). He grew up in a political family: his father, Somappa Rayappa Bommai, served as the 11th Chief Minister of Karnataka. Bommai completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology (now KLE Technological University) in Hubli. Before entering full-time politics he worked in the Pune division of Tata Motors for several years and later pursued independent business interests as an industrialist.

Career

Bommai began his political journey with the Janata Dal in 1998 and was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Council from the Dharwad Local Authorities constituency that year. He served as political secretary to then Chief Minister J. H. Patel. As the Janata Dal landscape shifted, he became part of Janata Dal (United) and was again elected to the Karnataka Legislative Council from Dharwad in 2004.

In February 2008 Bommai joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). That year he won election to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Shiggaon constituency in Haveri district. He was appointed Minister of Water Resources in June 2008 and retained responsibilities for that portfolio through changes in the state government until May 2013. During periods of political change he served under different chief ministers while continuing with the same ministry.

Under the BJP state leadership, Bommai held several senior roles. From August 2019 to July 2021 he served as Minister of Home Affairs. He was the Minister for Cooperation from September 2019 to February 2020, and he took on the Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs portfolio from January 2021 until July 2021. He was also given ministerial charge for districts including Haveri and Udupi at various times.

On 27 July 2021 Bommai was elected by party legislators to succeed B. S. Yediyurappa as Chief Minister of Karnataka, and he was sworn in as the state’s 23rd Chief Minister on 28 July 2021. Early in his term he chaired a cabinet meeting that announced measures such as scholarships for children of farmers and increases in pensions for widows, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens.

In national elections, Bommai contested the 2024 Lok Sabha race from the Haveri constituency in Karnataka and won the seat by a margin of 43,513 votes.

Public profile

Bommai is identified with the Lingayat religious tradition and belongs to the Sadar Lingayat community. Colleagues have described him as calm and measured, a leader who studies issues carefully before arriving at decisions. He has been publicly connected with senior BJP leader B. S. Yediyurappa during parts of his political career.

Personal life

Bommai is married to Chennamma. The couple have two children: a daughter, Aditi, and a son, Bharat. His parents are Somappa Rayappa Bommai and Gangamma. He is based in Shiggaon in Haveri district and has hobbies that include reading, writing, and playing golf. He is approximately 5 feet 5 inches (168 cm) tall, with black eyes and black hair.

He has been described as an animal lover and had a pet dog named Sunny. After his elevation to chief minister, his family spoke publicly about their hopes for his tenure, with his wife expressing confidence that his work would benefit the wider public.

Latest updates

In 2021 Bommai moved from senior ministerial roles into the chief ministership of Karnataka following the resignation of his predecessor. In 2024 he transitioned from state politics to the national parliament by winning the Haveri Lok Sabha seat.

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Recent Work

Won Haveri Lok Sabha seat

Elected to the Lok Sabha from Haveri in 2024 by 43,513 votes

2024
Chief Minister of Karnataka

Elected by legislators on 27 July 2021 and sworn in as the 23rd Chief Minister on 28 July 2021; announced welfare measures early in his tenure

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Elected to Karnataka Legislative Council from Dharwad (1998, 2004)
  2. Joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2008 and elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Shiggaon (2008)
  3. Minister of Water Resources (2008–2013)
  4. Held portfolios including Home Affairs, Cooperation, Law & Parliamentary Affairs (2019–2021)
  5. Served as 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka (sworn in July 2021)
  6. Won 2024 Lok Sabha election from Haveri
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Basavaraj Bommai born?

28 January 1960

What is Basavaraj Bommai known for?

Politician

What is Basavaraj Bommai’s marital status?

Married

Who is Basavaraj Bommai married to?

Chennamma