in meters– 1.78 square meters
in feet and inches– 5′ 10″
• Secretary Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress (2005–2007)
• General Secretary of Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress (2007-2011)
• Contested and lost from Chittapur assembly seat in the 2009 Karnataka by-elections
• Elected as the Vice President of Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress (2011-2014)
• Elected MLA from Chittapur in 2013
• Minister of State for Tourism, Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka (July 2016 – April 2018)
• Elected MLA from Chittapur in 2018
• Minister of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka (8 June 2018 – 23 July 2019)
• Became the spokesperson of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC)
• Diploma in Graphics (Graphic Design)
• Advanced Diploma in Animation (AnimationAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects)
Note: Priyank Kharge is also a staunch follower of BR Ambedkar
In 2011, Priyank Kharge made headlines when he announced his intention to surrender the 4,000-sq. Feet plot in HSR Layout was allotted to him by Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) when Congress leader N. Dharam Singh was the Chief Minister. At that time there were reports of allocation of G-category sites to politicians and their families in the media. Priyank had constructed a commercial building on the plot which was allotted to him at a nominal cost of Rs. 8.57 lakhs. Priyank Kharge wrote a letter to the BDA on 28 October 2011 demanding cancellation of the allotment saying that he no longer needed the plot. The BDA canceled the allotment on 5 December 2011. However, when the matter stopped appearing in the media, Kharge demanded reallocation of the site. On 9 December 2011, he wrote to the BDA, who approved the reallocation of the site. On 23 January 2012, Kharge again approached the BDA as he sought to exchange his 4,000 sq ft. ft. Plot with 2,400 sq. ft. ft. ft plot which was allotted to his party colleague and Sedam MLA Sharan Prakash Rudrappa Patil under G-category in HBR Layout. His request was accepted by BDA commissioner Bharat Lal Meena. When asked by the media why he wanted to exchange plots with Patil, Kharge replied that “it was a mutual swap.” While addressing the media, he also said,
“When the dispute started, we did not want any part in it and returned the site. Then, our legal advisor told us that the matter of allotment of G-category was before the court. We were advised that the plot is at this stage. Surrendering to him was unnecessary.”
lewd remarks on women
In 2022, Priyank Kharge created a controversy by making serious allegations against the BJP-ruled government. Addressing a press conference, Kharge said that men “have to pay bribes to get government jobs in Karnataka, while “young women have to sleep with someone.” The remark drew sharp criticism from BJP Karnataka. Key, who responded to Kharge’s comment. tweeting,
“Thousands of women, talented, educated, work hard, pass many exams and get jobs. Priyanka Kharge, because of your words, don’t so many women get insulted? Sorry immediately.”
Mother– Radhabai Kharge
• Cash: Rs 3,00,000
• Deposits with banks, financial institutions and NBFCs: Rs 83,02,871
• Bonds, Debentures and Shares in companies: Rs. 18,75,000
• NSS, Postal Savings etc: Rs 2,66,326
• Personal Loans/Advances given: Rs. 26,50,000
• Motor Vehicles (make details, etc.): Rs 29,52,090
• Jewellery: Rs 17,83,380
• Value of other assets, such as claims/interests: Rs 2,43,03,955
Immovable property
• Agricultural land: Rs 2,03,36,250
• Non-agricultural land: Rs 1,96,14,906
• Commercial building: Rs. 3,89,19,526
• Residential Building: Rs 1,24,46,773
Comment: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are as of 2018. It does not include property owned by his wife and dependents (minor).
Comment: It does not include the net worth of his wife and dependents (minor).
