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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

Independent MP Sumalatha hints at backing H D Kumaraswamy in Mandya ahead of LS polls

April 01, 2024 9:04 am

During the course of talks between coalition partners BJP and Janata Dal (Secular), Sumalatha met top BJP leaders seeking the party ticket from Mandya.

Only PM Modi knows: Deve Gowda says on Lok Sabha talks, plans for son Kumaraswamy

January 15, 2024 2:25 am

Amid speculation that BJP wants Kumaraswamy to move to Union Cabinet, and contest from Mandya, the JD(S) leader says it is not on the cards

Bengaluru court dismisses complaint against H D Kumaraswamy regarding ‘false information’ in election affidavit

November 16, 2023 10:48 pm

The court also pointed out that while the relevant form was changed in 2019, when it was filed by Kumaraswamy in 2018, he would not have been required to disclose the children in question in the affidavit.

In tussle for Vokkaliga vote, Shivakumar promises Bengaluru to Deve Gowda bastion

October 27, 2023 11:51 am

Kumaraswamy threatens fast-unto-death if move implemented; the constituencies of both him and the Karnataka Dy CM fall in Ramanagara district.

CM Ibrahim files complaint after ‘letter’ in his name claims expulsion of Kumaraswamy and son from JD(S)

October 18, 2023 3:58 pm

“This letter is being circulated by some mischief-mongers to create unrest among the entire party cadre. Those who are responsible for creating this type of fake letters and causing damage to my reputation should not go unpunished,” the former Union minister said.

BSY may have jumped gun on a BJP-JD(S) tie-up, but parties are inching together

September 09, 2023 1:10 am

JD(S) sources said “an internal alliance rather than an overt alliance” is being considered, but “it is still at an immature stage”. The BJP has offered to share 4 of the state’s 28 LS seats with the JD(S), Yediyurappa said on Friday

Uncertainty clouds JD(S) next gen’s future: One Deve Gowda grandson looks towards tinsel town, other in legal trouble

September 02, 2023 9:20 am

While Nikhil Kumaraswamy is taking a break from politics, Karnataka High Court declares his cousin Prajwal Revanna’s election as MP null and void

'I’m speaking for Karnataka’s 6 crore people': Kumaraswamy lashes out at Congress for calling him 'BJP spokesperson'

August 16, 2023 7:04 am

JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy claimed that acts of corruption by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government were being exposed chapter by chapter.

‘INDIA may unravel soon': Kumaraswamy barb on Oppn alliance over Mohalla Clinics row

August 08, 2023 9:56 am

Cong and AAP are caught in a face-off over Karnataka health minister's bid to retract his 'praise' of Delhi govt's Mohalla Clinics by saying it was 'overhyped'

Cong high command reads Karnataka ministers the riot act: ‘Zero tolerance for corruption’

August 03, 2023 3:24 am

Party also discusses Lok Sabha poll strategy; a minister and a senior leader to be in charge of each constituency, target 20 of 28 seats

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