Kullachar Nanjundachar, popularly known as K. P. Nanjundi is an Indian politician and businessman serving as the state vice-president of Bharatiya Janata Party, Karnataka since 2017 and a member of Karnataka Legislative Council from 18 June 2018. He is the state president of Akhila Karnataka Vishwakarma Mahasabha.[2] He is the owner of Sri Lakshmi Golds Palace jewellery chain and also the owner of TV1 Kannada news channel. Nanjundi, a former Congress leader, joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2017. He is the owner of Sri Lakshmi Golds Palace jewellery chain.[2][3] Nanjundi joined Indian National Congress in April 2024.[4]
K. P. Nanjundi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council | |
| In office 18 June 2018 – 23 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | M. Bhanuprakash, BJP |
| State Vice-President of Bharatiya Janata Party of the Karnataka | |
| In office 2017–2024 | |
| State President of Akhila Vishwakarma Mahasabha of Karnataka | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kullachar Nanjundachar 1964 or 1965 (age 59–60)[1] Bangalore |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress April 2024-present |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (till 2017) Bharatiya Janata Party (2017-2024) |
| Residence | Bangalore |
Early life edit
Hailing from poor family in Vinoba Nagar in Bangalore, Nanjundi was born as Kullachar Nanjundachar, the fourth of eight siblings. He cleared XIIth exam with a first class. But since his father's death resulted in further financial problems, Nanjundi had to work his father's job in the day and plied an auto rickshaw at night, using the time in between to attend an evening college.[1]
Business edit
Nanjundi is the owner of the Sri Lakshmi Golds Palace, a chain of jewellery shops, which has branches in Bangalore, Mangalore, Hubli and Belgaum.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Balasubramanyam, K.R. (14 January 2014). "Jewellery shops' owner Nanjundi's story from rags to riches". Business Today. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ a b Team Udayavani (22 June 2017). "Businessman, Congress Leader KP Nanjundi Joins BJP". Udayavani. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "KP Nanjundi joins BJP, says Congress wasted his time". Deccan Chronicle. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Nanjundi resigns from Council membership; to join Congress on Wednesday". The Hindu. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.