Shettihalli Timmegowda Somashekhar Gowda[2] is an Indian politician who was the Minister of State for Co-Operation of Karnataka from 6 February 2020 until 13 May 2023.

[7] He got re-elected on a BJP ticket in the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election.

As of 19 August 2023, speculations are rife that he may switch back to his old party, the INC, amidst allegations that local BJP leaders are hindering his political growth.

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