M. V. Venkatappa
M. V. Venkatappa | |
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| Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Member of Legislative Assembly, Karnataka | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Preceded by | R. Venkataramaiah |
| Succeeded by | R. Srinivasa |
| Constituency | Mulbagal |
| In office 1989–1994 | |
| Preceded by | R. Srinivasa |
| Succeeded by | R. Srinivasa |
| Constituency | Mulbagal |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Subhadra Venkatappa |
| Children | Rajeev Gowda |
| Occupation | Politician |
M. V. Venkatappa (1932-2013) was an Indian politician from the state of Karnataka. Venkatappa was the Karnataka Legislative Assembly speaker from 1999 to 2004, as MLA from Mulbagal.[1][2]
His brother M. V. Krishnappa was involved in India's freedom movement and was also the founder of the Bangalore Dairy. He was a minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet and was elected to the Lok Sabha six times. He was also a Member of Legislative Council in Karnataka for a brief period[3].
His son Rajeev Gowda, was also an Indian politician and academician. He is a former member of parliament in the Rajya Sabha from 26 June 2014 till 25 June 2020 and a national spokesperson for the Indian National Congress[4][5][6]
References
- ^ "Presiding Officers' meet from June 19". The Hindu. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
- ^ "Mothakapalli bids adieu to Venkatappa". The Hindu. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ Mendonca, Allen (8 May 2002). "Rajeev Gowda out to make a difference". Times of India. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ http://www.iimb.ernet.in/centre-public-policy/people/faculty-profiles-all/rajeev-gowda
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 November 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
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