Rahim Khan (born 1 May 1966) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is a three-time MLA and he served as a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Karnataka and as a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Bidar.
Rahim Khan | |
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Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka | |
Assumed office 27 May 2023[1] | |
Governor | Thawarchand Gehlot |
Cabinet | Second Siddaramaiah ministry |
Chief Minister | Siddaramaiah |
Ministry and Departments |
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Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2016 | |
Preceded by | Gurupadappa Nagamarapalli |
Constituency | Bidar |
In office 2009–2013 | |
Preceded by | Gurupadappa Nagamarapalli |
Succeeded by | Gurupadappa Nagamarapalli |
Constituency | Bidar |
Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Sports of Karnataka | |
In office 22 December 2018 – 8 July 2019 | |
Preceded by | Pramod Madhwaraj |
Succeeded by | K. S. Eshwarappa |
Personal details | |
Born | Bidar, Mysuru State (Present-day Karnataka), India | 1 May 1966
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse(s) | Ayesha Begum
Seema Aiman (m. 1998) |
Residence | Bangalore |
Education | PUC |
Occupation | Politician |
He was the Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Sports of Karnataka from 22 December 2018 to 8 July 2019.[2][3]
Career
editKhan is a three-time MLA from Bidar Constituency.[4][5] He represents the Indian National Congress.[6] He won the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election defeating Suryakanth Nagamarpalli of Janata Dal (S) by a margin of 10,780 votes.[7] He won the 2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election as MLA from the Bidar seat for the second time representing Indian National Congress. In 2018, he defeated Surayakanth Nagmarpalli of BJP by a margin of 10,245 votes.[8] In 2016 by-poll, Khan won the Bidar seat for the first time.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Rahim Khan sworn as Cabinet Minister in Government of Karnataka".
- ^ Desai, Rishikesh Bahadur (17 February 2016). "Bidar's MLA-elect comes from a humble background". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Khandre campaign won Bidar seat for his 'good friend' Rahim Khan". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Bidar (Karnataka) Elections and Results". elections.in. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Voting for byelection of Bidar North smooth". deccanherald.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Congress wins in Bidar, BJP takes Hebbal and Deodurg". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Bidar (Karnataka) Elections Results 2023 LIVE: Constituency Details, List of Candidates, Last Winner and more". NDTV.com. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Karnataka Election Constituencies List 2018". The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ reddy, k n (19 February 2016). "Khandre campaign won Bidar seat for his good friend' Rahim Khan". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 28 April 2024.