Rahim Khan (Indian politician)
Rahim Khan (born 1 May 1966) is an Indian Politician from Karnataka. He is a three-time MLA and he served as a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Karnataka and as a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Bidar.
Rahim Khan | |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka | |
| Assumed office 27 May 2023[1] | |
| Governor | Thawarchand Gehlot |
| Cabinet | Second Siddaramaiah ministry |
| Chief Minister | Siddaramaiah |
| Ministry and Departments |
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| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Gurupadappa Nagamarapalli |
| Constituency | Bidar |
| In office 2009–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Gurupadappa Nagamarapalli |
| Succeeded by | Gurupadappa Nagamarapalli |
| Constituency | Bidar |
| Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Sports of Karnataka | |
| In office 22 December 2018 – 8 July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Pramod Madhwaraj |
| Succeeded by | K. S. Eshwarappa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 May 1966 Bidar, Mysuru State (Present-day Karnataka), India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Ayesha Begum
Seema Aiman (m. 1998) |
| Residence | Bangalore |
| Education | PUC |
| Occupation | Politician |
He was the Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Sports of Karnataka from 22 December 2018 to 8 July 2019.[2][3]
Career[edit]
Khan is a three-time MLA from Bidar Constituency.[4][5] He represents the Indian National Congress.[6] He won the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election defeating Suryakanth Nagamarpalli of Janata Dal (S) by a margin of 10,780 votes.[7] He won the 2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election as MLA from the Bidar seat for the second time representing Indian National Congress. In 2018, he defeated Surayakanth Nagmarpalli of BJP by a margin of 10,245 votes.[8] In 2016 by-poll, Khan won the Bidar seat for the first time.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rahim Khan sworn as Cabinet Minister in Government of Karnataka".
- ^ Desai, Rishikesh Bahadur (17 February 2016). "Bidar's MLA-elect comes from a humble background". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Khandre campaign won Bidar seat for his 'good friend' Rahim Khan". deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Bidar (Karnataka) Elections and Results". elections.in. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Voting for byelection of Bidar North smooth". deccanherald.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Congress wins in Bidar, BJP takes Hebbal and Deodurg". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Bidar (Karnataka) Elections Results 2023 LIVE: Constituency Details, List of Candidates, Last Winner and more". NDTV.com. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Karnataka Election Constituencies List 2018". The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ reddy, k n (19 February 2016). "Khandre campaign won Bidar seat for his good friend' Rahim Khan". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 28 April 2024.