Tejashwini Sreeramesh
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Dr. Tejashwini Sreeramesh (born 11 November 1966) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha
of India
. She represents the Bengaluru Rural constituency of Karnataka
and is a member of the Indian National Congress
(INC) political party. She was born in Doddarayappanahalli-Kanivenarayanapura
.
in Bangalore Rural district. She holds a masters degree in Political Science and a bachelor's degree in Law from Vivekanda Law College, Bangalore. She is also a Philosophiae Doctor from Bangalore University. She married Sreeramesh on 12 May 2000. She has a son and a daughter.
to produce television documentaries.
Her populartiy among the crowds increased immensely after she started to host the chart show "Mukha Mukhi" (in Kannada it means face to face). Her popularity started to increase after she interviewed many political personalities. Her chat show was able to increase the popularity due to its content, which asked questions related to politicians inter-party squabblings and corruption.
. She was fielded against the former prime minister of India H D Deve Gowda in the Kanakapura
(Bangalore-Rural) Lok Sabha constituency. She was given the ticket from the Congress party on the last day of nominations. She was able to win the a margin of over one lakh votes. Also in the contest was Bharatiya Janata Party
's leader Ramachandra Gowda.
She is the candidate of INC from the Bengaluru Rural Constituency in the General Elections 2009.
14th Lok Sabha
The 14th Lok Sabha was convened after the Indian general election, 2004 held in four phases during 20 April – 10 May 2004, which led to the formation of First Manmohan Singh Cabinet...
of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. She represents the Bengaluru Rural constituency of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
and is a member of the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
(INC) political party. She was born in Doddarayappanahalli-Kanivenarayanapura
Kanivenarayanapura
Kanivenarayanapura is a centrally located historical town situated 6 km from Chikballapur, 3 km from Nandi Town and 1 km from Muddenahalli in Chikballapur District of Karnataka State. It is adjacent to the birth place of the renowned Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya, one of India's most...
.
Early life and education
Tejashwini was born on 11 November 1966 to Muinajappa and Munithayamma at Doddarayappanahalli, near KanivenarayanapuraKanivenarayanapura
Kanivenarayanapura is a centrally located historical town situated 6 km from Chikballapur, 3 km from Nandi Town and 1 km from Muddenahalli in Chikballapur District of Karnataka State. It is adjacent to the birth place of the renowned Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya, one of India's most...
in Bangalore Rural district. She holds a masters degree in Political Science and a bachelor's degree in Law from Vivekanda Law College, Bangalore. She is also a Philosophiae Doctor from Bangalore University. She married Sreeramesh on 12 May 2000. She has a son and a daughter.
Life as a Journalist
Before joining politics, Tejashwini was a research scholar and used to write on various aspects of life and society. She has also travelled into the tribal belts of Chattisgarh and BastarBastar
* Bastar state, a state founded in the 15th century that later became a princely state of British India* Bastar district, an administrative district of Chhatisgarh state in central India...
to produce television documentaries.
Her populartiy among the crowds increased immensely after she started to host the chart show "Mukha Mukhi" (in Kannada it means face to face). Her popularity started to increase after she interviewed many political personalities. Her chat show was able to increase the popularity due to its content, which asked questions related to politicians inter-party squabblings and corruption.
Giant Killer
Taking the advantage of her popularity, before the 14th Loksabha elections Tejashwini joined the Indian National CongressIndian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
. She was fielded against the former prime minister of India H D Deve Gowda in the Kanakapura
Kanakapura
Kanakapura is a town and the headquarters of Kanakapura Taluk in the Ramanagara district in the state of Karnataka, India. Situated near the city of Bengaluru, this town is famous for the production of silk and granite.- Etymology :...
(Bangalore-Rural) Lok Sabha constituency. She was given the ticket from the Congress party on the last day of nominations. She was able to win the a margin of over one lakh votes. Also in the contest was Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
's leader Ramachandra Gowda.
She is the candidate of INC from the Bengaluru Rural Constituency in the General Elections 2009.
External links
- Interview with Tejaswini Ramesh, Young champions of education in Parliament: Education World Magazine. http://www.educationworldonline.net/eduworld/article.php?choice=prev_art&article_id=250&issueid=24
- Home Page on the Parliament of India's Website