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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
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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
Ready for any probe: Kumaraswamy on Karnataka govt announcing CBI investigation into phone tapping case
August 18, 2019 5:56 pm
Kumaraswamy, who is also the JD(S) leader, hit out at the electronic media for its coverage on the issue, saying no one can do anything to him.
Thinking of quitting politics, now want space in people's hearts: HD Kumaraswamy
August 03, 2019 7:54 pm
"I'm observing where today's politics is going. It's not for good people, it's about caste infatuation. Don't bring in my family. I'm done. Let me live in peace. I don't have to continue in politics. I did good when I was in power. I want space in people's heart," Kumaraswamy said.
Karnataka Speaker disqualifies 3 rebel MLAs, yet to take call on remaining 14 cases
July 25, 2019 10:41 pm
Karnataka Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar ruled that Independent MLA R Shankar and rebel Congress legislators Mahesh Kumathalli and Ramesh Jarkiholi cannot contest or get elected to the assembly till the end of the term of the House.
Kumaraswamy loses Karnataka trust vote: Govt out, all eyes on fate of rebels
July 24, 2019 7:27 am
The fall of the coalition government could not have come at a worse time for the party which has plunged into crisis since Rahul Gandhi stepped down as its chief following the Lok Sabha election rout.
Karnataka: Coalition that rode to power with trust vote loses another
July 24, 2019 1:41 am
Both Kumaraswamy and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who have been rivals for decades, reluctantly ran the government, and the friction between the two parties starting emerging.
Kumaraswamy resigns as JD(S)-Congress coalition loses trust vote in Karnataka Assembly
July 23, 2019 9:30 pm
Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar announced that 99 MLAs had voted in favour of the motion and 105 against it. The motion was defeated.
Karnataka news Highlights: Speaker Ramesh Kumar disqualifies 14 legislators; BSY's vote of confidence to be held tomorrow
July 28, 2019 2:00 pm
Bangalore News Today: Karnataka Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar disqualified 14 MLAs from Vidhana Soudha as per anti-defection laws on Sunday.
'Didn't eat biryani', says Kumaraswamy on photo with IMA scam accused
July 22, 2019 9:20 pm
"I am accused of having Biryani at a particular person's house. I was invited during Ramzan. I went there. I did not eat any Biryani. After two health scares, I have given up non-vegetarian. I picked up only two morsels of rice."
Bangalore news 22 July Highlights: Karnataka speaker keen on concluding proceedings today; reminds MLAs to speak not more than 10 mins
July 22, 2019 7:58 pm
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Two Independent MLAs to move SC: CM Kumaraswamy may avoid Karnataka trust vote
July 22, 2019 1:33 am
The plea of Independent legislators R Shankar and H Nagesh is likely to be mentioned in the morning before Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.
