Sri V Somanna: Election Specialist!

A Successful Election Strategist

Sri V. Somanna has played a significant role in the party’s electoral campaigns over the years, contributing to its victories in several elections. With a strong organisational network and considerable political influence, particularly in Bengaluru, he has remained a prominent figure in the party’s electoral efforts. His leadership and organisational role were especially evident during the BBMP elections, where he emerged as one of the party’s key driving forces.

Sri V. Somanna’s dedication and leadership have contributed significantly to the party’s victories in several major elections.

Devadurga by-election: 2016 The victory of the BJP's Sri Shivanagowda Nayak during the Siddaramaiah Congress government.
Channapatna by-election: 2011 BJP's Sri Yogeshwar wins.
Kadur by-election: 2010 A victory for BJP's Sri Y C Vishwanath
Koppal by-election: 2011 BJP's Sri K S Amarappa wins
Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituency: 2009, 2014 and 2019 BJP's Sri Anant Kumar and Sri Tejasvi Surya won the election.
Tumkur Lok Sabha constituency: 2009 A victory for the BJP candidate Sri G S Basavaraj
BBMP Election: 2015 BJP wins 11 wards in Vijayanagar and Govindaraja Nagar constituency
BBMP Election: 2010 Victory in 16 wards of Vijayanagar and Govindaraja Nagar constituencies
BBMP Kaveripura by-election: 2019 BJP wins Smt Pallavi Channappa
Sindagi by-election: 2021 BJP's Sri Ramesh Bhusanur is a huge winner with a margin of over 30,000 votes
Victory in the 2019 Tumakuru Lok Sabha Election
Victory in the 2019 Chincholi Assembly By-Election
Victory in the Basavakalyan Assembly By-Election

The power of organization

V. Somanna is an experienced organiser who has played an active role in several organisations across Karnataka. Here is a glimpse of the organisations he has led, guided and mentored.

Ex-vice President and Patron
All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha
Trustee
Arya Seva Sabha Trust Rajajinagar, Bengaluru
Trustee
Sri Sarpabhushana Shivayogi Math Trust Bengaluru
Patron
Basava Vedike Bengaluru
President
Sri Banashankari Temple Trust Bengaluru
Honorary President
Sri Degulamath Old Students Union Kanakapura, Ramanagar District
President
Bengaluru North Badminton Association Bengaluru
Life member
Karnataka Veerashaiva Education Institute Bengaluru
Life member
Kannada Sahitya Parishad
Trustee
Bharat Yatra Kendra Bangalore
Mentor
VSS Education Trust and Jnanamithra Education Trust
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