After marrying Shailaja, my life took a positive turn. When I entered active politics, she took complete responsibility for our family and became my strongest support. She set aside her own dreams and aspirations to stand by me throughout my political journey and raised our three children with love and care. She has been the greatest strength behind my personal and professional success.
Date: 20 July 1951
Place: Maralwadi, Ramanagar District
Father:Late Sri Veeranna
Mother:Late Smt Kempamma
Wife:Smt Shailaja Somanna
Children: Dr. Naveen Somanna, Dr. Arun Somanna, Smt B S Divya