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In this Indian name, the name Haradanahalli Devegowda is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Kumaraswamy.

Haradanahalli Devegowda Kumaraswamy (born 16 December 1959) is an Indian politician and film producer who is serving as the Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel of India since 10 June 2024. He also served as the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka from 2018 to 2019 and previously from 2006 to 2007. He was also the leader of the opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from 2013 to 2014. He is currently the president of the Karnataka State Janata Dal (Secular). He is a member of Lok Sabha, having been elected from Mandya and the former member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Channapatna from 2018 to 2024, Ramanagara from 2004 to 2009 and from 2013 to 2018. He is the son of former prime minister of India & former Chief Minister of Karnataka H. D. Deve Gowda.[1]

Early life and education

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Kumaraswamy was born in Haradanahalli, Holenarasipura taluk of Hassan district, Karnataka to H. D. Deve Gowda and Chennamma.[2]

He completed primary education in a government school in Hassan district. He finished his high school studies in Bangalore's MES Educational Institution in Jayanagar and Bachelor of Science degree from National College Basavanagudi, Bangalore.[3]

Personal life

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On 13 March 1986, Kumaraswamy married Anitha Kumaraswamy. They have a son, Nikhil Gowda.

In November 2010, Radhika revealed that she was married to him and that they have a daughter named Shamika.[4] They separated in 2015.[5]

Film and television

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Kumaraswamy is into film production and distribution. He has produced several Kannada films including Chandra Chakori, a huge hit, credited with 365 day-run in theaters.[6] Surya Vamsha which was directed by S. Narayan was the debut movie produced by Kumaraswamy under Chennambika films, named after his mother. In 2016 his banner also produced his son's debut movie Jaguar (2016 film) and his 2nd movie Seetharama Kalyana in 2019.

In September 2007, Kumaraswamy started the Kannada television channel Kasturi. The channel is now owned and managed by his wife Anitha.

Controversies

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Bigamy charges

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Kumaraswamy was accused of bigamy which is illegal according to Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 of India. A public interest litigation was filed after media reports of his marriage to Kannada cinema actress Radhika Kumaraswamy surfaced. Since Kumaraswamy is married to his first wife Anitha, his second marriage with Radhika is a violation of law.[7] However a division bench of Karnataka High Court headed by Chief Justice Vikramajit Sen dismissed the case citing "lack of proof".[8]

Janthakal mining scam

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Kumaraswamy and his wife Anitha are facing charges in the Janthakal mining scam. He is accused of pressuring a senior bureaucrat to renew Janthakal Enterprise's lease of iron ore mining for 40 years on the basis of forged documents and violating several rules. The bureaucrat, Ganga Ram Baderiya, was allegedly given kickbacks by Janthakal Enterprise. The owner of Janthakal Enterprises, mining baron Vinod Goel, was arrested in 2015 on charges of forgery. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing this scam on the direction of Supreme Court of India.[9][10][11]

Vishwabharati case

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Kumaraswamy and his wife Anitha are accused of misuse of official position in allotment of 80 acres of land to Vishwabharati House Building Cooperative Society Ltd, a private cooperative society, which later made a quid pro quo site allotment to Anitha, during Kumaraswamy's tenure as Chief Minister in 2006.[12][11]

Release of CD on Mangalore protests

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Kumaraswamy called for a press meet and released a CD containing 35 video clips of the violence during the Mangalore protests against the CAA.[13] The video presented the policemen acting violently against the protesters and beating up the civilians of the city, leading to riots in the city. He accused that the police directly followed the government orders inhumanly and were the main reason for the shoot out that killed 2 people during the protests.[14]

The BJP in return accused that these video clips are all edited versions of older footages of some other circumstances.[15] They also said that Kumaraswamy is misleading the people by producing inappropriate footages in public that provokes confusion and violence among the people.[16] The BJP included saying that Kumaraswamy, being a senior politician in the state is directly accusing the government officials and the police, which is unacceptable.[17]

Statements on RSS

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In February 2023, Kumarswamy said that a secret meet of RSS in Delhi, has decide to make a Brahmin, Pralhad Joshi, the next chief minister of Karnataka. This led to vast opposition from the BJP and also the Brahmin's Mahasabha, asking for an apology for these statements.[18]

Stealing Electricity from BESCOM

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In November 2023, Kumaraswamy was accused of stealing electricity from BESCOM to light his home in J P Nagar, Bengaluru during Deepavali festival.[19][20] Kumaraswamy was fined ₹ 68,526 for stealing electric power.[21] Kumaraswamy was also booked under Section 135 of Indian Electricity Act (Theft of Electricity).[22]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ And the new Janata Dal (s) chief is HD Kumaraswamy
  2. ^ Kumaraswamy, Shri H.D.Archived 7 January 2014 at the Wayback Machine on the Lok Sabha website.
  3. ^ "Detailed Profile - Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy - Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India". Archived from the original on 24 January 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  4. ^ "From film industry to CM office: All you need to know about Karnataka's 'possible new CM' HD Kumaraswamy". 15 May 2018. Archived from the original on 24 May 2018.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference C was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Karnataka CM hopeful HD Kumaraswamy's Kannada film connection | People News". Zeenews.india.com. 15 March 2018. Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  7. ^ "Kumaraswamy in trouble for alleged second marriage with Kannada actor Radhika". India Today. Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  8. ^ "HC dismisses petition on bigamy against HD Kumaraswamy". Archived from the original on 19 April 2014.
  9. ^ "Ex-Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy Could Now Be Arrested". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  10. ^ "Karnataka illegal mining scam: SC relief to SM Krishna, orders probe against ex-CM Dharam Singh and HD Kumaraswamy – NewsX". NewsX. 29 March 2017. Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  11. ^ a b "SC directs ex-K'taka CM Kumaraswamy, his wife to face trial in graft case". Deccanchronicle.com. 27 September 2016. Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  12. ^ Apurva VishwanathSharan Poovanna (28 September 2016). "Supreme Court orders H.D. Kumaraswamy to face trial in land case". Livemint. Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  13. ^ "Kumaraswamy releases CD on Mangaluru violence, blames cops and BJP govt". the week. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  14. ^ "CM Yediyurappa, HDK lock horns over Mangaluru CD". Deccan Herald. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  15. ^ "Bommai defends police action, asks HDK to submit evidence to investigators". The Hindu. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  16. ^ "Kumaraswamy is misleading inquiry with fake CD: Shobha Karandlaje". New Indian express. 11 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  17. ^ "HD Kumaraswamy videos are 'cut and paste': BS Yediyurappa". The Times of India. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  18. ^ "After Union minister's dig, Kumaraswamy's retort: ' Pralhad Joshi cultureless … RSS choice to be next CM'". The Indian Express. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  19. ^ "Bengaluru: Ex-CM Kumaraswamy fined Rs 68K for electricity theft". The Saint Daily. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  20. ^ "HD Kumaraswamy Fined ₹ 68,000 For "Stealing Power", His reaction'". NDTV. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  21. ^ "HDK Pays Rs. 68,526 Fine For 'Illegal' Power Connection". STAR OF MYSORE. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  22. ^ "HDK Pays Rs. 68,526 Fine For 'Illegal' Power Connection". Hindustan Times. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
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Lok Sabha
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Kanakapura
1996–1998 		Succeeded by
New constituency Member of Parliament for Bangalore Rural
2009–2013 		Succeeded by
Karnataka Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
K. Raju
 Member of the Legislative Assembly for Ramanagara
2004–2009 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
C. M. Lingappa
 Member of the Legislative Assembly for Ramanagara
2013–2018 		Succeeded by
K. Raju
Preceded by Member of the Legislative Assembly for Channapatna
2018–present 		Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by Chief Minister of Karnataka
2006–2007 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Leader of the Opposition of Karnataka
2013–2014 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief Minister of Karnataka
2018–2019 		Succeeded by


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