Shivaraj Tangadagi

Shivaraj Tangadagi is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is currently serving as Cabinet Minister in Government of Karnataka and as a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Kanakagiri.[2][3]

Shivaraj Tangadagi
Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka
Assumed office
27 May 2023[1]
GovernorThawarchand Gehlot
CabinetSecond Siddaramaiah ministry
Chief MinisterSiddaramaiah
Ministry and Departments
  • Backward Class
  • Kannada & Culture
In office
2013–2018
GovernorH. R. Bhardwaj
Konijeti Rosaiah
Vajubhai Vala
CabinetFirst Siddaramaiah ministry
Chief MinisterSiddaramaiah
Ministry and DepartmentsMinor Irrigation
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2023
Preceded byBasavaraj Dhadesugur
ConstituencyKanakagiri
In office
2008–2018
Preceded byVeerappa Devappa Kesarahatti
Succeeded byBasavaraj Dhadesugur
ConstituencyKanakagiri
Personal details
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
OccupationPolitician

Political party

Tangadagi is a member of the Indian National Congress.

Ministry

Tangadagi was the Minister for Minor Irrigation in the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka Government.[4][5]

Controversy

It was alleged that his supporters were involved in a killing of a 17-year-old student from his constituency.[6]

References

  1. "Shivaraj Tangadagi gets Backward class and Kannada culture in Government of Karnataka".
  2. "SHIVARAJ TANGADAGI (Winner) KANAKAGIRI (KOPPAL)". myneta.info. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  3. Buradikatti, Kumar (8 June 2015). "'Minister Tangadagi is misusing his powers'". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  4. "Karnataka: Shivaraj Tangadagi in BJP sights, CM target?". deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  5. "Karnataka mulls seeking Rs 1,000 cr Central fund for irrigation projects". firstpost.com. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  6. "Karnataka minister Shivaraj Tangadagi in a spot over Koppal murder". deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 20 May 2016.


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