K. Venkatesh
K. Venkatesh | |
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| Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka | |
| Assumed office 27 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Thawarchand Gehlot |
| Cabinet | Second Siddaramaiah ministry |
| Chief Minister | Siddaramaiah |
| Ministry and Departments | Animal Husbandry & Sericulture |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | K. Mahadeva |
| Constituency | Periyapatna |
| In office 2004–2018 | |
| Preceded by | H C Basavaraju |
| Succeeded by | K. Mahadeva |
| Constituency | Periyapatna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kittur, Periyapatna, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| Occupation | Politician |
K. Venkatesh (born in Kittur Periyapatna) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is currently serving as Cabinet Minister in the Government of Karnataka and as a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Periyapatna. He is a member of the Indian National Congress.[1][2]
He was inducted into Siddiramaiah’s Cabinet on 27 May 2023 as minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture.[3]
References
- ^ "Non-city MLA is appointed chairman of BDA". The Hindu.
- ^ "Periyapatna MLA K. Venkatesh justifies corruption! - Star of Mysore". Star of Mysore. 19 February 2017.
- ^ Zee News (28 May 2023). "Full List Of Karnataka Ministers And Their Portfolios". Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.