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Santosh S. Lad
Minister of Labour and Employment, Government of Karnataka
Santosh S. Lad is a name that has become familiar in households across Karnataka due to his eloquence, exceptional knowledge, decisive leadership, and unwavering commitment to public service.
Born
27 February 1975
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Constituency
Kalaghatagi
District
Dharwad
Santosh S. Lad believes that true leadership is defined by service. With an unwavering commitment to public welfare, he works tirelessly to address the needs and aspirations of every citizen while driving inclusive and sustainable development.
Leading from the front, Saving lives
From the Uttarakhand floods and Balasore train tragedy to the Wayanad landslides and Pahalgam rescue mission, Santosh S. Lad has led critical rescue and relief efforts with courage, compassion, and decisive leadership. His swift action and unwavering commitment to bringing Kannadigas home safely have earned him the trust of people across Karnataka.
Entrusted with rescuing stranded Kannadigas during the devastating Uttarakhand floods. All affected citizens were safely brought back to Karnataka, earning appreciation from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and the Chief Minister’s Silver Medal.
Led rescue and relief in the aftermath of the Balasore train tragedy, standing with affected Kannadiga families.
On the ground during the Wayanad landslides, coordinating relief with courage and compassion.
Led the Pahalgam rescue mission, bringing Kannadigas home safely.
Monthly Janatha Darshan programmes are conducted not only at the district level but across every taluk in the Dharwad district.
The initiative provides citizens with a direct platform to present their grievances, concerns, and suggestions before the administration. By taking the government to the people’s doorstep, Janatha Darshan ensures timely redressal of issues, strengthens public trust, and promotes transparent, responsive, and people-centric governance.
Vision & Mission
The visionary and missionary goals were driven by the great personalities of the Maratha community, including Shivaji Maharaj, Jyotiba Phule and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Vision
Mission
Santosh S. Lad has emerged as one of the most prominent leaders working tirelessly for the empowerment and unity of the Maratha community in Karnataka. With the Maratha community having a significant presence across several Assembly constituencies, he has consistently taken initiatives to bring the community together and strengthen its collective voice.
A Beacon of Hope
The Santosh Lad Foundation has been actively serving society through impactful social welfare initiatives. The Foundation’s commitment to community development and public service has earned widespread appreciation and recognition from people across the state.
Indian National Congress
Throughout his political career, he has played a pivotal role in campaigning for Congress candidates during several crucial elections and by-elections. He made significant contributions to the party’s successful campaigns in the Hangal, Sandur and Davangere South Assembly by-elections, as well as in the Ballari and Dharwad Lok Sabha constituencies. Beyond Karnataka, he has actively participated in election campaigns in Tamil Nadu and Goa.
Key Constituency & Campaign Footprint
