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Dinesh Gundu Rao

Dinesh Gundu Rao
Dinesh Gundu Rao is a politician and current Health & Family Welfare Minister under Siddaramaiah's government.
By Moumi Majumdar | Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 11:46:26 AM [IST]

Dinesh Gundu Rao Biography

Dinesh Gundu Rao has served as the youngest Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president. He got also elected as MLA in several terms from Gandhi Nagar constituency. Dinesh Gundu Rao is the second son of popular Ex-Chief Minister of Karnataka, Late Sri R. Gundurao and Smt. Varalaxmi Gundu Rao. He began his political career in 1993. Before this, he was active in campaigning and other activities of the Congress party for six years. At present, Rao got re-elected to the Karnataka assembly election 2023 with lowest margin by defeating BJP candidate Sapthagiri Gowda A Q from Gandhi Nagar constituency. Also, sworn-in as the Health & Family Welfare Minister under Siddaramaiah's government on May 27, 2023.

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Dinesh Gundu Rao Personal Life

Full Name Dinesh Gundu Rao
Date of Birth 09 Oct 1969 (Age 56)
Place of Birth Kushal Nagar, Coorg
Party Name Indian National Congress
Education Graduate Professional
Profession Salary, Rent and Interest Income
Father's Name R. Gundu Rao
Mother's Name Varalakshmi Gundu Rao
Spouse's Name Tabassum Rao
Spouse's Profession Rental & Interest Income
Children 2 Daughter(s)
Religion Hindu

Dinesh Gundu Rao Net Worth

Net Worth
₹41.75 CRORE
ASSETS
₹48.07 CRORE
Liabilities
₹6.32 CRORE
Education Qualification of Dinesh Gundu Rao
He attended Bishop Cotton Boys' School in Bangalore and completed a B.E in Electronics and Communications from B.M.S. College of Engineering in 1992.

Interesting Facts about Dinesh Gundu Rao

After his graduation he ran a computer training centre with a few others. Dinesh Gundu Rao married with a muslim women.

Political Timeline of Dinesh Gundu Rao

  • 2023 - Incumbent : In 2023 assembly election, he got re-elected as INC candidate from Gandhinaga constituency. Also, took oath as the Health & Family Welfare Minister on 27th May, 2023.
  • 2018 - 2020 : On July 11, 2018, he appointed as the President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee replacing Dr G Parameshwara.
  • 2018 : He contest from Gandhinagar constitunecy. And He elected as an MLA. He won this seat for the 5th time in same constitunecy.
  • 2015 - 2016 : Dinesh Gundu Rao was elected as a Food and Civil Supplies Minister.
  • 2007 : He was elected as an MLA from Gandhinagar constitunecy.
  • 2004 : Dinesh Gundurao contest for Legislative Assembly from Gandhinagar Constituency. He won by 40797 votes.
  • 1999 : Dinesh Gundu Rao contest for Legislative Assembly from Gandhinagar Constituency. And he became MLA of the Gandhinagar Constituency.
  • 1998 : He appointed as the President of Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee.
  • 1996 : He appointed as the General Secretary of the Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee.
  • 1993 : Dinesh Gundu Rao Join the Indian National Congress.

Dinesh Gundu Rao Achievements

Dinesh Gundu Rao is the youngest Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president.

Disclaimer:The information provided on this page is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://sansad.in/ls, https://sansad.in/rs, https://pib.gov.in/, https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/ and the official websites of state assemblies respectively. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the content. The data presented here has been compiled without consideration of the objectives or opinions of individuals who may access it.

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