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HD Kumaraswamy

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  • Born 16 December 1959
  • Age 65
  • Birth Place Haradanahalli, Mysore State India
  • Profession Politician, Film Producer
  • Political Party Janata Dal (Secular)
  • In Office 18th Chief Minister Of Karnataka 23 May 2018 - 23 July 2019, Leader Of The Opposition In Karnataka Legislative Assembly 31 May 2013 - 22 January 2014, Member Of Karnataka Legislative Assembly 16 May 2018 - 4 June 2024
  • Residence Bengaluru

HD Kumaraswamy BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 09 Jan 2025
HD Kumaraswamy: A Legacy in Karnataka Politics Born December 16, 1959, HD Kumaraswamy’s political career reflects a blend of family legacy and independent maneuvering. Son of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy’s rise within the Janata Dal (Secular) has been marked by peri...

HD Kumaraswamy PERSONAL LIFE

Father H. D. Deve Gowda
Mother Chennamma Deve Gowda
Spouse Anitha Kumaraswamy ​(1985), ​Radhika Kumaraswamy ​ ​(2007⁠-⁠2015), ​
Children 2, including Nikhil Kumar
Education B.Sc., National College Basavanagudi, Bangalore

POSITIONS HELD BY HD Kumaraswamy

Position Tenure
Chief Minister of Karnataka 3 February 2006 - 9 October 2007
Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly N/A
Chief Minister of Karnataka 23 May 2018 - 26 July 2019
Member of the 11th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 15th Lok Sabha N/A

HD KUMARASWAMY NEWS

After Kumaraswamy relents in Delhi, BJP-JD(S) protest march to Mysore is back on track tomorrow

August 02, 2024 3:42 pm

The BJP and JD(S) are holding a protest march from Bengaluru to Mysuru to seek CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation in the alleged MUDA housing allotment scam.

Blow to BJP, ‘slighted’ Kumaraswamy says JD(S) won’t be part of anti-Siddaramaiah march

July 31, 2024 6:02 pm

JD(S) leader and BJP ally says not kept in loop over the march, questions presence of leader seen as behind leak of tapes of Prajwal Revanna in leading it.

HD Kumaraswamy hospitalised after his nose starts bleeding during press conference

July 28, 2024 9:37 pm

The bleeding is being attributed to the medication Kumaraswamy was prescribed for his health conditions

HD Kumaraswamy says controversial land acquired by Karnataka CM’s family belonged to Mysore authority when bought in 2004

July 13, 2024 10:12 pm

The Karnataka CM has said that his family should be compensated to the tune of Rs 62 crore for the land by the MUDA in the event of the cancellation of the 14 sites allotted under the controversial 50:50 land exchange scheme.

Bengaluru News Highlights: BMTC bus catches fire; Red alert in Dakshina Kannada

July 10, 2024 9:20 am

Bengaluru News Highlights: Dakshina Kannada and Udupi received 150 mm and 152 mm of rain, causing 2,225 villages to be waterlogged.

What’s beneath Mysore site allotment controversy in which Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is embroiled

July 08, 2024 7:58 am

The land allotment controversy is in the spotlight on account of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife being a beneficiary of a MUDA decision in 2021.

With Kumaraswamy in Modi 3.0, Kerala JD(S) gives in to LDF pressure, set to form new outfit

June 20, 2024 12:43 am

Facing heat from Oppn in the state, CPM had asked JD(S) unit to either cut ties with parent party or exit LDF

Delhi Confidential: Guest Appearance

June 13, 2024 1:52 am

AMONG THE guests at the swearing-in ceremony of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at Gannavaram in Vijaywada was former Chief Justice of India N V Ramana.

Sex abuse case snowballs, JD(S) set to suspend Deve Gowda’s grandson Prajwal Revanna

May 01, 2024 9:08 am

Congress says Centre let JD(S) MP escape from India; his father claims he hasn’t fled, ready to join questioning

Amit Shah to meet Kumaraswamy, campaign for Deve Gowda’s son-in-law Dr Manjunath tomorrow

April 03, 2024 8:00 am

Amit Shah will address a convention of BJP workers at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru at 11 am.

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