HP Swaroop is an Indian businessman, politician and member of the Janata Dal (Secular). In May 2023, he made headlines after winning the Karnataka Legislative Assembly polls.
Wiki/Biography
HP Swaroop, also known as Swaroop Prakash, was born on Sunday, April 10, 1983 (age 40; as of 2023) in Hassan district, Karnataka state, India. His zodiac sign is Aries. He completed his tenth standard from St. Joseph’s High School, Hassan, Karnataka. In 1999, Swaroop enrolled in Baahubali College of Engineering (BCE), also known as Shravanabelagola Baahubali College of Engineering, Jinnenahalli, Karnataka, where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in engineering until 2001. Swaroop also studied at St. Aloysius’ College located in Mangaluru, Karnataka.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
family
HP Swaroop belongs to a family with political background.
Parents and siblings
His father, Hassan Sanniah Prakash, was a JD(S) politician and four-time member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly (MLA). Hassan passed away on November 27, 2018. His mother’s name is B. Lalithamani. He has two siblings, a brother and a sister.
wife and children
His wife Shwetha Swaroop is a doctor. He has a son.
caste/community
HP Swaroop belongs to the Vokkaliga community (Dasa sect).
Signature/Autograph
Profession
In 2020, HP Swaroop contested the Karnataka Gram Panchayat elections on a Janata Dal (Secular) ticket and won, following which he became a member of the Hassan Zilla Panchayat. Thereafter, he became the Vice Chairman of Zilla Panchayat. He contested the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections on a Janata Dal (Secular) ticket from Hassan constituency and won.
In the election, he defeated his nearest opponent, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Preetham J. Gowda, by a margin of 7,854 votes.
bicycle collection
He owns a Suzuki Swish.
car collection
salary
As per the Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2022, HP Swaroop’s salary as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is estimated to be Rs. 2.5 lacs + other allowances.
assets/property
movable property
- Bank Deposit: Rs. 69,478
- LIC or other insurance policy: Rs. 9,00,000
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 52,75,000
real estate
- Commercial Buildings: Rs. 98,02,553
- Residential Building: Rs. 5,60,66,500
Note: The movable and immovable property estimates given are based on 2023 and do not include assets owned by his wife.
net worth
HP Swaroop’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be Rs. 5,26,66,493. This does not include his wife’s net worth.
Facts/Trivia
- HP Swaroop is also known as Swaroop Hassan.
- HP Swaroop is a travel enthusiast (very fond of traveling) and has been to many places.
- HP Swaroop is a voracious reader.
- According to Swarup Prakash’s family, he did not attend his father’s funeral in 2018.
- HP Swaroop possesses a double-barreled shotgun.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education