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Meet Lahar Singh Siroya — The Eternal 'Outsider' Who Can’t Be Ignored In Karnataka's Politics

Swarajya StaffJan 30, 2025, 07:34 PM | Updated 07:34 PM IST
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Rajya Sabha MP Lahar Singh Siroya. (Hari Prashant/Swarajya)

From a humble outsider to a key player in Karnataka’s political scene, Lahar Singh Siroya's journey is anything but ordinary.

Unafraid to take on senior leaders, sometimes even from his own party, Siroya has raised uncomfortable questions, challenged nepotism, and built bridges in a state divided by language and identity.

But how did this lifelong BJP member carve out his niche in the party and public life?

Sharan Setty is here with his story.

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