Dr. Bhargav Mallappa

Dr. Bhargav Mallappa
Born	Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Politician, Entrepreneur, Social Activist
Years active	2010–present
Education	BBA, MBA – Bangalore University
Title	Founder & Chairman of MBRA Groups
Political status	Former member of Indian National Congress
Organizations	MBRA Groups Social Development NGOs
Awards	Doctorate in Social Work Doctorate in Human Rights Rashtriya Seva Ratna Iconic Peace Award
Residence	Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Bhargav Mallappa is an Indian politician, entrepreneur, and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. He is the Founder and Chairman of MBRA Groups. He is a former member of the Indian National Congress, having resigned from the party on 28 March 2026.

He is widely recognized for his initiatives in youth leadership, economic empowerment, and farmer-centric development projects. Additionally, he serves as the National Deputy Chairman and In-Charge of Administration & Organization for People Forum of India.

Early Life and Education

Dr. Bhargav Mallappa was born in Tamil Nadu and pursued higher education in business management. He completed his BBA and MBA at Bangalore University.

Career

Entrepreneurial Initiatives

Dr. Mallappa established MBRA Groups, a multi-sector enterprise engaged in:

• Event Management
• Matrimonial Services
• Consultancy & Advisory
• Real Estate
• Interior Design
• Security Solutions
• Financial support for unorganized sector workers

Political Career

Dr. Bhargav Mallappa began his political journey as a student leader and was associated with the Indian National Congress until his resignation in March 2026.

Key roles held during his tenure include:

• 2018 – District Secretary, NSUI (Krishnagiri)
• 2019 – College President, Vishwa Chaitanya College Committee
• 2022 – General Secretary, Krishnagiri Assembly DYC
• 2023 – Thally Assembly President, Krishnagiri DCC
• 2023 – State Secretary, TNCC-OBC Department
• 2024 – National Coordinator, AICC Kisan Congress
• 2024 – General Election Observer (Maharashtra, J&K, Haryana)

He officially resigned from the Indian National Congress on 28 March 2026.

Current Positions

• National Deputy Chairman – People Forum of India
• Founder & Chairman – MBRA Groups

Ideology

Following his resignation from the Indian National Congress, Dr. Bhargav Mallappa has stated that he aligns himself with the principles of Hindu Dharma.

Vision and Objectives

• Vision: "To empower society through education, social justice, and sustainable development."
• Mission: "To uplift marginalized communities and promote equality through grassroots initiatives."

Social Contributions

He is actively involved in social work focusing on:

• Human rights advocacy
• Rural development initiatives
• Youth skill development
• Support for labor and farming communities

Recognitions

• Doctorate in Social Work
• Doctorate in Human Rights
• Rashtriya Seva Ratna
• Iconic Peace Award

Honours and Awards

Royal Titles and Decorations

• Dato’ of Kerajaan Kutai Mulawarman (2026)
• Honorary Member of the Grand Palace Family (2026)

International Recognition

• Consortium Cooperation Agreement Signatory (2026)

Areas of Work

• Community development
• Youth empowerment
• Farmer welfare
• Sustainable development
• Social justice initiatives

See Also

• Indian National Congress
• Tamil Nadu politics
• People Forum of India