P. Chikkamuni Mohan (born 24 July 1963) is an Indian politician and member of the 17th Lok Sabha from Bangalore Central constituency. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1] He is a Member of the Parliamentary Committees on External Affairs and Urban Development. Member of BJP for more than two decades, he served as the party's Treasurer and President of the state's OBC wing.
P. C. Mohan | |
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 PC Mohan at an election rally | |
| Member of Parliament for Bangalore Central | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1999–2008 | |
| Preceded by | P. S. Prakash |
| Succeeded by | Hemachandra Sagar |
| Constituency | Chickpet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 July 1963 Bangalore, Mysore State, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Shyla (m. 1991) |
| Children | Rithika Mohan (Daughter), Rithin PM ( Son) |
| Website | https://pcmohan.com |
| Source: [india | |
An experienced Parliamentarian and grassroots leader, PC Mohan was previously elected twice to the Karnataka Assembly in 1999 and 2004 from Chickpet constituency in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
As a Member of the Standing committee on Urban Development, Mohan played a crucial role and made significant efforts to improve Bengaluru's infrastructure and transportation issues including the expansion of Metro rail in Bengaluru. In March 2024, he was re-fielded as the BJP candidate for the Bangalore central constituency in the 2024 General Elections, a post which he has held thrice in the past.[2]
Political career
P.C. Mohan was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Chickpet constituency from 1999 to 2008. Out of 37 candidates in 2009, he won the 15th Lok Sabha elections with 340,162 votes against H.T. Sangliana of the INC who received 304,944 votes.
P.C. Mohan represents Bangalore Central constituency at the Parliament.
Lok Sabha elections
2014
Mohan held the seat (he previously won in 2009) with 557,130 votes, a margin of 137,500 over his nearest rival, Rizwan Arshad of the Indian National Congress, who received 419,630 votes.[3][4]