Laxmi Hebbalkar Public Service Shines in Belagavi
Laxmi Hebbalkar, a leader from the Indian National Congress, hails from Chikka Hattiholi village in Belagavi.
She holds a Master’s in Political Science from Mysore University and has been Minister of Women and Child Development and Disabled and Senior Citizens Empowerment since 2023.
Today, she met hundreds of locals, tackling issues like water supply and jobs. Her past roles include serving as Belagavi District Congress President from 2010-2015 and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Women’s Wing President in 2015.
These experiences shaped her ability to address over 50 grievances today, earning comments like “Thank you, Minister, for your help!” on X. “Thank you, Minister, for your help!”
ಬೆಳಗಾವಿಯ ಗೃಹ ಕಚೇರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂದು ವಿವಿಧ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳಿಂದ ಆಗಮಿಸಿದ್ದ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳನ್ನು ಆಲಿಸಿ, ಪರಿಹಾರ ಸೂಚಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. pic.twitter.com/sLZcqCAjxR
— Laxmi Hebbalkar (@laxmi_hebbalkar) October 12, 2025
Belagavi Governance Strengthens with Minister’s Efforts
Hebbalkar’s current portfolio focuses on empowering women, children, and seniors, a role she took after winning the Belagavi Rural Assembly seat in 2018 and 2023.
Previously, she contested unsuccessfully in 2013 and 2014 but grew her influence through grassroots work. Today’s session resolved over 50 issues, aligning with Karnataka’s demand for responsive governance.
A Panchamsali Lingayat community member, she brings cultural insight to her work. Social media buzz, with thousands of shares, suggests her efforts could inspire regional progress as of October 12, 2025.