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K H Muniyappa

K H Muniyappa
K H Muniyappa is an MLA of the Indian National Congress party from Karnataka. He also serves as the Ministry of Food & Civil Suppliers and Consumer Affairs under the newly elected Siddaramaiah's cabinet since May 20, 2023.
By Moumi Majumdar | Saturday, May 27, 2023, 05:37:58 PM [IST]

K H Muniyappa Biography

A veteran in the realm of politics, K.H Muniyappa has an illustrious run in this arena. He began his sojourn in the '60s and is still inundated with copious political achievements that include winning the Kolar constituency for seven consecutive elections. Ergo, proving to be a formidable opponent to his contemporaries and adversaries in the past. He has steadily held the reigns in this constituency since 1991 and remains the undefeated MP of this region. Muniyappa was also the Union Minister of state for Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. He was administered the oath of office along with 59 other ministers on 28 May 2009 by President Pratibha Patil. In 2023 assembly election, Muniyappa won by securing over 40.46 per cent of votes from Devanahalli constituency as a candidate of INC party.

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K H Muniyappa Personal Life

Full Name K H Muniyappa
Date of Birth 07 Mar 1948 (Age 78)
Place of Birth Kambadahally, Distt. Kolar (Karnataka)
Party Name Indian National Congress
Education Graduate Professional
Profession Advocate, Social Worker and Politician
Father's Name Late Hanumappa
Mother's Name Late Smt. Venkatamma
Spouse's Name M. Nagarathnamma
Spouse's Profession Enterpreneur
Children 1 Son(s) 4 Daughter(s)
Religion Hindu
Caste Dalit

K H Muniyappa Net Worth

Net Worth
₹33.68 CRORE
ASSETS
₹59.63 CRORE
Liabilities
₹25.95 CRORE
Education Qualification of K H Muniyappa
Graduate of Law from SJRC College under Bangalore University in 1986.

Interesting Facts about K H Muniyappa

He has contested and won from the Kolar constituency for over two decades.

Political Timeline of K H Muniyappa

  • 2023 - Incumbent : Won the state assembly election from Devanahalli constituency. Also, he took oath as the Ministry of Food & Civil Suppliers and Consumer Affairs under Siddaramaiah's cabinet.
  • 2014 : Re-elected in the 16th Lok Sabha elections as the MP of Kolar by defeating JD's Kolar Kesava by a margin of 47850 votes.
  • 2012 : He was the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
  • 2009 : He was the Union Minister of State, Railways.
  • 2009 : He wins a sixth term as the MP of Kolar by defeating D.S Veeriah for the second time.
  • 2004 : He was re-elected to serve a fifth term in the 14th Lok Sabha elections by defeating D.S Veeraiah of BJP by a margin of 11635.
  • 1999 : He was re-elected for a fourth term by defeating BJP's G. Mangamma by a margin of 82782 votes.
  • 1998 : He was re-elected for a third term by defeating JD's Balaji Channiah for a second time.
  • 1996 : He was re-elected from the same constituency for a second term by defeating JD's Balaji Channiah by a margin of 17042 votes.
  • 1991 : He was elected in 1oth Lok Sabha elections from Kolar constituency by defeating V. Hanumappa of BJP by a margin of 61977 votes.
  • 1978 : He was elected as the Vice-President of Taluk Development Board, Sidlaghatta, Distt in Kolar, Karnataka.

K H Muniyappa Achievements

He was awarded a Honorary Doctorate from Gulbarga University (2014)

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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