Shri Parvatagouda Chandanagouda Gaddigoudar is a prominent Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was born on June 1, 1951, in Hebballi, Bagalkot district, Karnataka. Gaddigoudar completed his education with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Basaveshvar Vidya Vardhak College in Bagalkot and Raja Lakhamagouda Law College in Belgaum, Karnataka.
In terms of his family, he is married to Smt. Savitri and they have three sons and one daughter
His father, Chandanagouda, and mother, Balavva, were pivotal in his early life.
Political Career: Gaddigoudar’s political career began when he became a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council from 1988 to 1994. He was first elected to the 14th Lok Sabha in 2004, marking the start of his significant presence in national politics. He has since been re-elected for multiple terms, serving in the 15th and 16th Lok Sabha as well.
Throughout his parliamentary career, Gaddigoudar has been a part of several important committees, including:
- Standing Committee on External Affairs
- Committee on Human Resource Development
- Committee on Estimates
- Standing Committee on Finance
- Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture .
Social Contributions: Beyond his political roles, Gaddigoudar is also recognized for his commitment to social work and agricultural development in his constituency. He has held leadership roles in various local organizations, including the Nehru Yuvaka Kendra in Hebballi and the Bar Association in Badami