D. K. Shivakumar
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D. K. Shivakumar | |
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| Minister for Energy Govt. of Karnataka | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Preceded by | P. G. R. Sindhia |
| Member of the Karnataka Assembly for Kanakapura | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1962 Kanakapura, Karnataka, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Usha Shivakumar |
| Residence | Bangalore |
| Website | Official website |
D. K. Shivakumar is a politician from the Indian state of Karnataka. D.K.Shivakumar, born to Sri Kempegowda and Smt Gowramma of Dodda Alahalli village in Kanakapura taluk, had inherited leadership qualities from his Father. He belongs to the Vokalliga community. At the young age of 18, he become a member of National Student Union of India [ NSUI] the student wing of Indian National Congress and soon became its District President of Bangalore District [ 1981-83]. He is in the Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly from Kanakapura constituency. Currently he is a Energy Minister of Karnataka.[1]
Political career
1987: Elected as Zilla Panchayat Member, Bangalore Rural District (1987–89)
1989: Elected as Member of Legislative Assembly, Sathanur Constituency from Indian National Congress (1989-1994)
1991: State Home Minister (Prisons and Home Guards) in Sri. S. Bangarappa’s Cabinet (1991–92)
1994: Elected as Member of Legislative Assembly, Sathanur Constituency from Indian National Congress (1994-1999)
1999: Elected as Member of Legislative Assembly, Sathanur Constituency from Indian National Congress (1999-2004)
1999: Cabinet Minister for Co-Operation in Sri. S.M.Krishna’s Cabinet (1999-2002)
1999: Chairman, Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation
2002: Cabinet Minister for Urban Development in Sri. S.M.Krishna’s Cabinet
2002: Chairman, Karnataka State Town Planning Board Chairman, Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Shakthi Sangh
2003: Chairman, Bangalore Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Area Project Authority
2003: Member, Karnataka State Election Delimitation Committee
2004: Elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly for the 4th term
2008: Elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly for 5th term
2008-2010: Working President, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
2013: Elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly for the 6th time.
References
- Biography
- "Vokkaligara Sangha Bangalore". Vokkaligarasangha.com. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- "Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Becomes First Cricket Stadium to Install Rooftop Solar Plant".
- "Delegation led by D.K Shivakumar met Coal Minister Piyush Goyal".
External links
- D.K.Shivakumar (2014-07-19). "D.K. Shivakumar". dkshivakumar.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- "DKShivakumar Official Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- Official Website
- Biography
- Political Career