B. N. Chandrappa
B. N. Chandrappa is an Indian politician and member of Parliament in 16th Lok Sabha from the Chitradurga (Lok Sabha constituency).[1]
B.N. Chandrappa | |
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Member of the India Parliament for Chitradurga | |
In office 17 May 2014 – 23 May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Janardhana Swamy |
Succeeded by | A Narayanaswamy |
Constituency | Chitradurga |
Personal details | |
Born | Lakkavalli, Mysore State, India | 1 October 1955
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Dr. C.T. Kavya (01 Mar 1992) |
Children | 1 son and 1 daughter |
Residence(s) | Chitradurga, Karnataka, India |
Occupation | Agriculturist, Politician |
As of 15 December, 2016 Source: |
On 9 April, 2023, B.N. Chandrappa has been appointed as Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) working president by the Congress party.[2][3] D K Shivakumar leads the Karnataka unit.[4]
Early life and background
Chandrappa was born to Nagappa and Lakshmamma on 1 October 1955 in Lakkavalli town of Chikkamagaluru district.
He was elected as a Zilla Parishad member from 1986 to 1991 and later assumed the position of vice-president from 1991 to 1992, holding a state minister's rank. Chandrappa also served as the Lidkar chairman during the period of 2001 to 2003, under the SM Krishna regime.[5]
B. N. Chandrappa has obtained a Master's degree in Sociology from C.V. Raman University, Karnataka, where he pursued his education..[6]
Personal life
Chandrappa married Dr. S.T. Kavya on 01 Mar 1992. The couple has 1 son and 1 daughter.[7]
Position held
# | From | To | Position |
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1. | 1986 | 1991 | Member of Zilla Parishad, Chikkamangalore |
2. | 1991 | 1992 | Vice-President, (Rank of Deputy Minister), Zilla Parishad, Chikkamangalore |
3. | 2001 | 2003 | Chairman, Karnataka State LIDKAR Board[8] |
4. | 2014 | MP 16th Lok Sabha from Chitradurga (Lok Sabha constituency)
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References
- "Constituencywise-All Candidates". Eciresults.nic.in. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- "B.N. Chandrappa, ex-MP, appointed KPCC working president". The Hindu. 9 April 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- "Ahead of Assembly polls, Karnataka Congress appoints BN Chandrappa as working president of state unit". The Indian Express. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- Luxmi, Bhagya (9 April 2023). "Karnataka Assembly Election 2023: Congress appoints BN Chandrappa as fifth working president". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- "Congress reaches out to SCs, appoints Chandrappa KPCC working president". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- "B.N.CHANDRAPPA : Bio, Political life, Family & Top stories". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- "Members : Lok Sabha". loksabha.nic.in. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- "B N Chandrappa: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 17 February 2019.