The political landscape of Belagavi has taken a significant turn. The next generation of the influential Jarkiholi family officially enters the fray for the high-stakes District Central Cooperative (DCC) Bank elections. This strategic move signals the family’s tightening grip on the region’s powerful cooperative sector.
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Rahul and Amarnath Secure Key Posts
The sons of prominent leaders Satish Jarkiholi (Congress Minister) and Ramesh Jarkiholi (BJP MLA) have successfully filed nominations. In fact, voters elected both unopposed to their respective director positions. This secured a crucial early win for the family.
- Rahul Jarkiholi, the son of Minister Satish Jarkiholi, secured his post from the Belagavi Taluk constituency.
- Meanwhile, Amarnath Jarkiholi, Ramesh Jarkiholi’s son, won his spot from the Gokak constituency.
The three Jarkiholi brothers (Satish, Ramesh, and Balachandra) executed this strategic move as a united front. They temporarily set aside their differences in state politics. Consequently, their joint panel has seen a total of six candidates win unopposed across the 16 available director seats. This dramatically improves their position before the main polling day.
The Political Significance of the DCC Bank
The DCC Bank, a century-old institution, functions as a vital lifeline for farmers and cooperative societies across the district. Its directorship holds significant power. It influences loan distribution, resource allocation, and, critically, regional political patronage. Therefore, these cooperative elections have become a fierce prestige battle. They often rival the intensity and political manoeuvring of general assembly elections in Belagavi.
This deep-rooted rivalry primarily pits the Jarkiholi brothers against the powerful Katti family. Ramesh Katti, the former bank chairman, had to resign from the top post last year following a no-confidence motion. The Jarkiholi-Jolle panel’s machinations widely attribute that move. Moreover, the recent DCC Bank polls follow a fierce contest for the Rural Electric Cooperative Society in Hukkeri, where the Katti faction previously secured a victory.
Implications of the Unopposed Wins
The unopposed victories secured by the Jarkiholi panel are a powerful checkmate to their rivals in the district. They not only ensure the family’s continuity in cooperative politics but also confirm the strength of their combined influence over the cooperative bodies. In addition, the unopposed victories allow the Jarkiholi-Jolle alliance to focus their energy and resources on the remaining ten director posts. Polling for these seats is scheduled for October 19.
The remaining director posts will proceed to a vote. Ultimately, the Returning Officer will announce the final official results soon. The successful entry of the younger generation highlights the Jarkiholi family’s long-term strategy. They aim to expand and solidify their political dominance from mainstream legislative politics down to the grassroots cooperative level. The battle for the chairman’s seat, which traditionally goes to a Lingayat leader, remains the ultimate prize. The Jarkiholi panel is now in a commanding position to influence that outcome.
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