Dr G. Parameshwara

Dr. G. Parameshwara is a top Indian National Congress (INC) leader from Karnataka with a rich experience of the political and public administration career. Presently, he is the Minister of Home Affairs (with the exception of Intelligence) in the cabinet of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah from May 20, 2023, onwards. He is a member of the Koratagere constituency in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and has been widely regarded for his extensive career in politics, administrative experience, and academic background.

After a stint as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Parameshwara continues to wield influence at the state level and is still regarded as one of the most influential leaders of the Congress leadership in 2025.

By Rashmi | Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 01:07:00 PM [IST]

Dr G. Parameshwara Biography

Dr.‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ G. Parameshwara is a long-serving politician, a notable educator, and a committed social worker from Karnataka. He is a Congress (INC) party man. Born on 6 August 1951 in Gollahalli, Tumakuru district, he accomplished a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology at Waite Agricultural Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Australia. Before he made a debut in politics, he was managing education through the Sri Siddhartha Education Society, a venture of his father, G. Gangadharaiah, which he had taken over professionally and actively.

Parameshwara joined politics with the INC in the late 1980s. In 1989, he was elected for the first time to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Madhugiri. Subsequently, he has been entrusted with various important ministries such as Higher Education, Home Affairs, and Parliamentary Affairs. In 2018, he was the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka in H.D. Kumaraswamy’s coalition government.

Dr. Parameshwara is still the Home Minister (except Intelligence) and an MLA from Koratagere as of 2025. He is a very disciplined leader who pays particular attention to education and social welfare and has been a continuous voice of advocacy for open governance in ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌Karnataka.

Dr G. Parameshwara Personal Life

Full Name	Dr G. Parameshwara
Date of Birth	06 Aug 1951 (Age 74)
Place of Birth	Gollahalli, Tumkur
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Doctorate
Profession	LIC Agent, Agricultural Consultant
Father's Name	H. M. Gangadharaiah
Mother's Name	Gangamalamma C
Spouse's Name	Kannika Parameshwari
Spouse's Profession	Artist
Children	1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Dalit
Website	http://www.karnatakapcc.com/kpcc-president/

Dr G. Parameshwara Net Worth

Net Worth

₹5.88 CRORE

ASSETS

₹21.27 CRORE

Liabilities

₹15.39 CRORE

Education Qualification of Dr G. Parameshwara

He earned a Ph.D. degree from Waite Agricultural Research Institute at the University of Adelaide, Australia, in 1984.

Interesting Facts about Dr G. Parameshwara

He joined the National Cadet Corps (India) at an early age.
He was an athlete and has a record of 10.9 seconds in 100 meters race at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.
He represented Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra College in Inter-College/University and Karnataka state at the Indian level.
Parameshwara was an Administrative Officer at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology when he came back from Australia.

Political Timeline of Dr G. Parameshwara

2023 - Incumbent : INC candidate Parameshwara won the state assembly election from the Korategere constituency by securing 79,099 number of votes. Also, Sworn-in as Home (Excluding Intelligence) Minister under the newly elected Karnataka government.
2018 : On 31 July 2018, Dr. G. Parameshwara was appointed as District-in charge Minister of Bangalore Urban and Tumkur District.
2018 : On 15 May 2018, Dr. G. Parameshwara was elected as MLA candidate from the Koratagere constitution. He took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. He took charge of "The Home Department of Karnataka (excluding Intelligence), Bengaluru Development (BBMP, BDA, BWSSB, BMRDA, Directorate of Town Planning from Urban Development Department), and Youth Empowerment & Sports Department."
2017 : But later, on 24 June 2017, he looked after the state campaign and resigned as Home Minister along with the Chikmagalur district in charge. Also, he handed over the KPCC Campaign Committee Chairman post to D. K. Shivakumar.
2016 : He was appointed as Chikmagalur district incharge minister on 15th January 2016
2015 : On 30 October 2015, he was appointed as Home Minister of Karnataka replacing K. J. George
2014 : On 1 July 2014, he got elected to Legislative Council.
2010 : On 27 October 2010, he was appointed the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing R. V. Deshpande.
2008 : Again in 2008, he won the Koratagere constituency election and defeated Chandraiah of Janata Dal (Secular).
2004 : Parameshwar won against his nearest rival, Kenchamaraiah H. of Janata Dal (Secular) in Madhugiri.
2003 : On 13 December 2003, preceding Prof. B. K. Chandrasekar was appointed as Minister of Information & Publicity.
2002 : After one year, on 27 June 2002, chief Minister S.M. Krishna Promoted Parameshwar to Cabinet rank.
2001 : But on 18th August 2001, he exchanged his ministry with Nafisa Fazal from Science & Technology for Medical Education.
1999 : He recorded his biggest victory by a margin of 55,802 votes defeating Gangahanumaiah of Janata Dal (Secular), and Won the Assembly Elections from the Madhugiri Constituency. During the 1999 election, Parameshwara's poll was the highest in the state. Also, from 1999 to 2004, he became the Minister for Higher Education and Science & Technology. Additionally, he took charge of the Tumkur district in SM Krishna Cabinet.
1993 : In 1993, during Veerappa Moily Cabinet he served as Minister for sericulture
1989 : Dr. Parameshwara got a seat in Madhugiri Constituency and defeated his nearest rival C. Rajavardhan of JDS.

Dr G. Parameshwara Early Life

1989: For the inauguration of the Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Parameshwara along with the Education Minister S. M. Yahya and Mallikarjun Kharge, went on to invite Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
1988: He helped his father to establish Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre which was earlier rejected by the Medical Council of India & Hedge’s Government but finally approved by Bangalore University and the Supreme Court.

Dr G. Parameshwara Achievements

Government of India Scholarship during Masters, 1978.
Government of India Overseas Scholarship, 1980.
University of Melbourne, Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the year 1984-85.
Winner of National Unity Award-1993 for outstanding services, Achievements, and contributions in 1993 in Chennai.
Winner of the “Distinguished Leadership Award” by the distinguished leadership for outstanding contributions to Contemporary Society.

Dr G. Parameshwara Latest News & Updates

Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara Affirms He Is in CM Race
Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara confirmed he remains in the Chief Minister's race amid ongoing party leadership speculation. This keeps focus on internal power dynamics within the state Congress unit as of November 24, 2025.He also voiced support for the demand by Dalit leaders for a CM from their community. Any decision regarding a leadership change, he clarified, rests solely with the national party High Command.
Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara Stays in CM Race Amid Congress Tussle
Karnataka Congress leader Dr. G. Parameshwara confirmed he remains in the race for the Chief Minister's position. This statement follows recent internal political discussions and speculation within the party's state unit.He acknowledged that Dalit leaders have long-demanded top representation. However, he stressed that any decision regarding a leadership change ultimately rests with the Congress high command alone.

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