M. P. Prakash
M. P. Prakash | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka | |
| In office 8 August 2005[1][2] – 28 January 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Siddaramaiah |
| Succeeded by | B. S. Yeddyurappa |
| Constituency | Hadagali, Bellary district |
| Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for Hadagali | |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Karibasavanagoud Kogali |
| Succeeded by | E. T. Shambunatha |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| Preceded by | E. T. Shambunatha |
| Succeeded by | V. B. Halappa |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Preceded by | V. B. Halappa |
| Succeeded by | B. Chandra Naik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1940 Vallabhapura, Hagari Bommanahalli taluk, Bellary, Hyderabad State (now in Karnataka) |
| Died | 9 February 2011 (aged 70) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (2008–2011) |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Party (1983–1988) Janata Dal (1988–1999) Janata Dal (United) (1999–2004) Janata Dal (Secular) (2004–2008) |
| Spouse | Rudrambha |
| Children | 4 |
Matada Patil Prakash (11 July 1940 – 9 February 2011),[3] was an Indian politician. He served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka during 2005-2006. A highly respected leader known for his simplicity and integrity, Prakash was also a theatre enthusiast. He directed and acted in Kannada plays. He died on 9 February 2011 in Bangalore at the age of 71.[4]
Career
Born on 11 July 1940 at Vallabhapura in Hagari Bommanahalli taluk, Bellary District, Prakash was an advocate by profession. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly, four times. He first entered the Assembly from Hadagali in 1983 on the Janata Party ticket and was re-elected thrice. He served as a minister handling various portfolios in all the Janata governments under various Chief ministers such as Ramakrishna Hegde, S.R.Bommai, H. D. Deve Gowda, J.H.Patel, Dharam Singh and H.D.Kumaraswamy. He was the deputy chief minister in the Congress-Janata Dal-Secular coalition for a brief while during 2005-06.
Death
He died on 9 February 2011 due to Cancer in a private hospital at Bangalore. His funeral took place at Hadagali, his home town in Bellary and was attended by thousands of his admirers and followers.
References
- ^ Staff Reporter: State says Maharashtra's flood problems are of its own making., The Hindu, 9 August 2005.
- ^ M. Madan Mohan: Another honour for north Karnataka., The Hindu,9 August 2005.
- ^ "Former Karnataka Dy CM M P Prakash passes away". Netindian.in. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ "Former Karnataka deputy chief minister MP Prakash dead". The Times of India. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.