Prabha Mallikarjun


Prabha Mallikarjun is an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament representing Davanagere in 18th Lok Sabha.

Early life and background

She is a dentist by qualification, and a healthcare activist.
Born to Girijamma and the KG Parameshwarappa, Prabha Mallikarjun hails from an agricultural family in Kakkargolla village, Davangere taluk. She completed her primary and secondary education at PolyFiber CBSE School, Kumarapattanam, Harihar.

Political career

She won the Davanagere seat in the 2024 [Indian general election]s as an Indian National Congress Candidate. She defeated Gayithri Siddeshwara of BJP by a margin of 26,094 votes.
She also served as a Board member of the Bapuji Educational Association, Davanagere

Personal life

She is married to S. S. Mallikarjun, who is the Minister of Mines & Geology and Horticulture in Government of Karnataka on 1 February 1998. She is the mother of three children: Samarth, Shrestha, and Shiva