K. Virupakshappa (born 6 March 1942) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Koppal constituency of Karnataka and is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party.
K. Virupakshappa | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Preceded by | H. G. Ramulu |
| Succeeded by | Shivaramagouda Shivanagouda |
| Constituency | Koppal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 March 1942 Sindhanur, Raichur District, Karnataka |
| Political party | INC |
| Spouse | Kamalamma |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Residence | Sindhanur |
As of 25 September, 2006 Source: [1] | |
Social And Cultural Activities
editStarted many associations for the cause of social justice to uplift the poor and the backwards in Raichur District; associated with many schools and colleges including hostels for the poor boys and girls
Positions held
edit1960-1968 Municipal Councillor 1994-1999 Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly 1996 onwards Vice President, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee 2004 Elected to 14th Lok Sabha & Member, Committee on Human Resource Development
Some other positions
edit- Director, Vice President and President, Primary Land Development Co-operative Bank, Sindhanur, 1968–72
- President, (i) VSSN, Co-operative Bank, 1975–83; (ii) APMC, 1993–94; and (iii) Sri Kanakadasa Seva Sangha 1978 onwards
- State President, Kurubar Society; 1995–98
- District President, Kurubar Society, 1990–95; Director, Land Development Co-operative Society, 1978–80; chairman, TBP CADA, Munirabad, 2004
- Secretary, POIV Technic College, Rampur, Raichur, 1988–90
- Builder and President, Sri Kanakadas Pre University College, Primary and High School, Sindhanur
- Builder, Backward Community Hostel and Sangha started in 1978
- Member, APMC, 1968–78
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