R Varthur Prakash (b 1966) is an Indian politician from the state of Karnataka. He is a leader of NammaCongress Party. He was elected twice as an MLA[1] from Kolar assembly constituency.
R Varthur Prakash | |
|---|---|
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 25 May 2008 – 12 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Srinivasa Gowda |
| Succeeded by | Srinivasa Gowda |
| Constituency | Kolar constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 December 1966 Kolar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharathiya janatha party(BJP) |
| Spouse | Smt Syamala |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Byregowda Nagar, Kolar |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Sri ram sena KOLAR |
Political career edit
He contested as an independent from Kolar constituency in 2008,2013 and won each time.[2] He worked as Textile minister[3][4] in D. V. Sadananda Gowda ministry. Also he was minister in Jagadish Shetter Cabinet.[5] But he lost[6] K Sreenivasa Gowda of JDS Party in 2018 AC general elections when he came third. He is the founder of Namma Congress Party.[7] He started[8] New party on 19 December 2017 at Kudala Sangama, Bagalkot district.
His wife Shyamala Prakash (b 1981/82) died of suspected dengue in July 2017.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Kolar Election and Results 2018, Candidate list, Winner, Runner-up, Current MLA and Previous MLAs".
- ^ "Kolar Election Result 2018 Live: Kolar Assembly Elections Results (Vidhan Sabha Polls Result)". News18. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Internal reservation a blow to Kurubas: Varthur Prakash". Deccan Herald. 25 December 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Gowda inducts five more ministers, but again keeps Reddy brothers out - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Shettar sworn in as Karnataka CM". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Kolar Assembly Election Result 2018: Kolar Candidates Lists, Winners and Votes". www.indiatoday.in. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ Service, DH News (6 December 2017). "Varthur likely to launch 'Namma Congress' on Dec 19". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Former Karnataka minister Varthur R Prakash to launch 'Namma Congress' party on 19 December". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Kolar MLA Varthur Prakash's wife dies, dengue suspected- The New Indian Express".