Priyank Kharge
Priyank Mallikarjun Kharge (born 22 November 1978) is an Indian politician from Indian National Congress and Serving as the Cabinet Minister in the Government of Karnataka. He is 3 time Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Chittapur Constituency in Kalaburagi District of Karnataka. Early life and background Priyank Kharge was born to Mallikarjun Kharge and Radhabai Kharge on 22 November 1978. His father Mallikarjun Kharge served as an 8 time (MLA) Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly (In 1972, 1978, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1994, 1999, and 2004). Mallikarjun Kharge was elected to the Lok Sabha from Gulbarga constituency for the first time in 2009 (15th Lok Sabha) and got re-elected for second time in 2014 (16th Lok Sabha). Later on June 2020, He got elected to Rajya Sabha (The Upper house of the Indian parliament), he is the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha. Personal life He is married to Shruti Kharge. Priyank Kharge is an Ambedkarite and a Buddhist. Political career Priyank Kharge entered into the politics as an activist of the National Students' Union of India in 1998. In 1999, he became the NSUI College General Secretary. Later in 2001, He started serving as NSUI State General Secretary till