C. Narayanaswamy
C. Narayanaswamy | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bengaluru |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Geetha N Swamy |
| Children | C.N. Ravindra & C.N. Venugopal |
| Residence | Bengaluru |
| Website | http://cnarayanaswamy.com |
Sri C. Narayanaswamy is a former MP(1996–97) having represented Bangalore North Constituency. He is currently associated with Indian National Congress (INC).
Early life
Mr. C.Narayanaswamy was born in 1948 at Channahalli village in Bangalore Rural District, to Sri Shankarappa and Smt Pillamma.
Education
He obtained Bachelor's degree (B.A) from prestigious St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. He displayed his leadership skills during his college days, representing the students in his capacity as Student - Secretary. He also showed his versatility in representing the college in weightlifting and volleyball championships. He pursued law and obtained the law degree from University Law College, Bangalore.
Career
Mr. C.Narayanaswamy (CNS) as he is popularly known practiced law in Devanahalli and Bangalore working along with former Advocate-General of Karnataka B.T. Parthasarathy. During this stint, he passionately took up the cause of farmers representing them in various cases against the Government.
Political career
Mr. C. Narayanaswamy is a principled and honest politician who has rendered over three decades of service to Karnataka State. Coming from an agricultural background, Mr. C. Narayanaswamy has served many political and administrative positions. As a person who has always stood for secularism and social justice, he has never compromised in his principles.
Mr. C. Narayanaswamy was elected to Lok Sabha from Bangalore North Constituency with a huge margin of 1.3 lakh (130 thousand) votes. As a Member of Parliament, he worked for the revival of several public sector organisations and undertook many developmental projects in the areas of education, employment, poverty alleviation, health, etc. He represented India in the United Nations (UN) and made a presentation in the UN General Assembly.
Mr. C. Narayanaswamy also served as the President of Bangalore Rural Zilla Parishad. The public works he undertook are still remembered by the people of Bangalore. Many of the innovative programs around rural development and decentralisation power launched by him won awards at State and National levels.
Mr C. Narayanaswamy is a well-known authority in the area of rural development, panchayati raj and decentralisation of power. He has worked with Panchayati Raj votaries such as Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyer and India's late Prime Minster Mr. Rajiv Gandhi. Mr. Narayanaswamy has deep interest in local governance systems that empower people and he has instrumental in providing his expertise to different States in India. Such a passion for this area comes from Mr. C. Narayanaswamy's hands-on experience in heading panchayat institutions. Mr. Narayanaswamy conducts training programs for senior government officials and elected representatives on public administration and decentralisation of power.
Above all of his political and administrative accomplishments, Mr. Narayanaswamy's honest, principled and down-to-earth personality is what appeals the most to people. He is loved by everyone for his simplicity and decades of unblemished public image.
Positions Held
- Member of Parliament (Eleventh Lok Sabha – Bangalore North Constituency) 1996-98
- Working President, Karnataka Panchayati Parishad 2011 - till date
- President, Bangalore Rural ZillaParishad 1987-92
- Chairman, Karnataka Food & Civil Supplies Corporation 1985-86
- Vice President,Taluk Development Board 1978-83
Awards & Recognition
- Recipient of the Prestigious Karnataka State ‘Sahakara Rathna Award’ for 2007
- Recipient of Shri Ramakrishna Hegde Award for 2010–2011
- Honoured at the 77th All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelan for his service to State, Language and People.
- Recipient of Kinghts of Blind Award from the Lions Club
- Recipient of "Outstanding Young Person" award from Jaycees International
- As a sportsman and professional weightlifter, captained and represented Bangalore University in many national sports events
External links
 | This article about an Indian National Congress politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article about a Karnataka politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |