Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjun is an Indian politician from the state of Karnataka. He is a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, representing the Davangere South constituency in Davangere district for the Indian National Congress party.
Mallikarjun was born in Davangere. He is the grandson of a respected Lingayat leader, Shamanur Shivashankarappa, and the son of minister S.S. Mallikarjun.
Mallikarjun won his first election in the 2026 by-election for the Davangere South Assembly constituency. He represented the Indian National Congress party and received 69,578 votes. He defeated his closest competitor, Shrinivasa T. Dasakariyappa of the Bharatiya Janata Party, by a margin of 5,708 votes.
Introduction
Samarth Mallikarjun Shamanur is an Indian business owner, young political leader, and person who helps others. He is connected to the Indian National Congress and works as the Executive Director of Indian Cane Power Limited. He also helps with public service through SS Care Trust and other groups. He is interested in modern farming and projects that help young people.
He comes from the Shamanur family in Davanagere, Karnataka, which has a long history of helping others, supporting education, working in politics, and improving communities.
Early Life and Family Background
Samarth was born into a family known for its work in public life, education, and politics in Karnataka. His grandfather, Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa, was a respected political leader, a former member of the state legislature from Davanagere South, and a former leader of the Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha. His family has been recognized for helping others, building schools, improving healthcare, and working on public projects.
Samarth is the third generation of leaders from his family. He combines traditional values with modern ways of organizing and developing communities.
Samarth completed his schooling at Kodaikanal International School. His education in business and management has helped him manage organizations and make decisions in both business and public life.
Indian Cane Power Limited
Samarth works as the Executive Director of Indian Cane Power Limited. He is involved in managing and growing the company.
He is also connected to the Indian National Congress and helps with political activities at the local level. His political work focuses on helping people, keeping organizations strong, and leading with a service mindset.
Electoral and Public Participation
In the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, Samarth helped plan and organize campaigns. He worked with people in his community, listened to their concerns, and spoke with voters in his area for several months to support his father and grandfather, Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he helped campaign for his mother, Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun, who is a member of parliament from Davanagere. His work included organizing events and speaking with voters.
Public Image and Social Outreach
Samarth is known for working closely with people and communities. One example of his approach was during a celebration for his grandfather’s birthday. Even though important people were on stage, Samarth stayed with the crowd, served food, and talked with attendees to learn about their needs. This action made people respect him as a humble and friendly leader.
Through his roles, he has helped improve:
Role in Political and Organizational Affairs
Samarth is involved in planning political and organizational strategies. His duties include:
He often travels to New Delhi for meetings about politics, public policies, and the direction of his party. His growing role shows that senior leaders trust him and value his work in organizing and making decisions.