Pralhad Joshi
Pralhad Joshi is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to BJP, representing Dharwad, Karnataka. He is 61 years old and has declared Graduate as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹14.85 Cr with liabilities of ₹50.0 L, compared with ₹8.50 Cr in 2019. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 5 elections contested, 5 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 1992Organizing Secretary· Hubballi
Led historic campaign to hoist National Flag at Hubballi Idgah Maidan.
- 2004Member of Parliament· Dharwad North
Elected to 14th Lok Sabha.
- 2009Member of Parliament· Dharwad
Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha.
- 2012State BJP President· Karnataka State Unit
Served as President of Karnataka Pradesh BJP (2012–2016).
- 2014Member of Parliament· Dharwad
Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha.
- 2019Union Cabinet Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines· Dharwad
Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha and appointed Cabinet Minister.
- 2024Union Cabinet Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy· DharwadCurrent
Re-elected for a fifth consecutive term to 18th Lok Sabha defeating Vinod Asooti (INC) by 97,324 votes and sworn in as Union Cabinet Minister.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Lok Sabha | Dharwad North | BJP | Won | 4,12,810 | 52.1% |
| 2009 | Lok Sabha | Dharwad | BJP | Won | 4,46,786 | 53.97% |
| 2014 | Lok Sabha | Dharwad | BJP | Won | 5,43,795 | 52.19% |
| 2019 | Lok Sabha | Dharwad | BJP | Won | 6,84,837 | 56.43% |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Bharatiya Janata Party | Won | 7,16,231 | 52.41% |
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Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹11.00 Cr74%
- Movable Assets₹3.85 Cr26%
- Liabilities₹50.0 L3%
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
No criminal cases declared in the most recent affidavit.
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income(2023 - 2024)
Declared income by year (5)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Pralhad Joshi represent?
Pralhad Joshi is a Lok Sabha MP representing Dharwad, Karnataka and belongs to BJP.
What are the declared assets of Pralhad Joshi?
Pralhad Joshi declared total assets of ₹14.85 Cr and liabilities of ₹50.0 L in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Pralhad Joshi have?
Pralhad Joshi declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.
What is the educational qualification of Pralhad Joshi?
Pralhad Joshi declared Graduate (B.A. as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Pralhad Joshi?
Pralhad Joshi is 61 years old as per the records on file.
What was Pralhad Joshi's most recent election result?
Pralhad Joshi won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Bharatiya Janata Party with a 52.41% vote share.
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