H. K. Kumaraswamy (born 31 May 1955), is an Indian politician, and a six-time member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. As of 2018, he is the MLA of Sakaleshpur[1] constituency (for the 3rd consecutive term), and a JD(S) parliamentary board chairman.

H. K. Kumaraswamy
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
In office
2008–2018
Preceded byH. M. Vishwanath
Succeeded byCement Manju
ConstituencySakleshpur
Personal details
Born (1955-05-31) 31 May 1955 (age 69)
Kuppagadde
Political partyJanata Dal (Secular) (since 1984)
SpouseC. T. Chanchala Kumari
Children3
ResidenceBengaluru
EducationB.Sc., B.Ed., LLB
ProfessionPolitician, coffee planter

He has served as JD(S) state president,[2][3] and Cabinet Minister of Women & Child Welfare in the government of Karnataka.[4]

Personal life

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Kumaraswamy is married to C.T. Chanchala Kumari. He has a son and two daughters.

References

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  1. ^ "Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election - 2018". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  2. ^ "H.K. Kumaraswamy named Karnataka JD(S) chief". The Hindu.
  3. ^ "In revamp, JD(S) names H.K. Kumaraswamy as Karnataka unit chief". LiveMint.
  4. ^ "Karnataka Cabinet Expansion: Full List Of HD Kumaraswamy Ministers". www.india.com.