Balachandra Jarkiholi
Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi is an Indian politician who is the current MLA from Arabhavi, Belgaum district and chairman of Karnataka Milk Federation. He and his 4 brothers are all very active in local politics.He was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Arabhavi constituency in Belgaum district in 2004 and 2008 on a Janata Dal ticket. In 2013 and 2018 he fought the election on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket and won again from Arabhavi.Ministry
He was a Minister in the H.D. Kumaraswamy led 2004 and 2008 Government.Controversies
He was one of the 7 MLAs fell for Operation Kamala and resigned in 2008.
