M. C. Nanaiah
M. C. Nanaiah | |
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Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Karnataka | |
In office 17 December 1994 – 10 August 1999 | |
Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | |
Minister for Forests | |
Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council | |
In office 1986–1998 | |
Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
In office 28 February 1978 – 6 January 1983 | |
Preceded by | A. M. Bellaippa |
Succeeded by | M. M. Nanaiah |
Constituency | Madikeri |
Personal details | |
Born | 26 April 1939 |
Political party | Indian National Congress (2018–present) |
Other political affiliations | Janata Dal (Secular) All India Progressive Janata Dal[1] Janata Dal Janata Party Karnataka Kranti Ranga |
Spouse | Rupa |
Children | 2 |
Occupation |
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Meriyanda Chengappa Nanaiah (born 26 April 1939) is an Indian politician and lawyer from the State of Karnataka. He held as multiple portfolios during his career including the Ministry of Law and Parliamentary Affairs as part of Deve Gowda ministry between 1994 and 1996. Nanaiah has been politically active for over 30 years.[2] He is five-time member of the Karnataka Legislative Council,[3] and served once as the leader of the opposition in the Council. A book titled Nenapugalu Maasuva Munna (Before memories fade) (2005) has also been published by a journalist on Nanaiah's life.[2]
Biography
Nanaiah's career in public life began in the
In 1989, Nanaiah was appointed the leader of the opposition in the Council.
In the early 2000s, Nanaiah joined the All India Progressive Janata Dal, and subsequently the Janata Dal (Secular).[7] He rejoined the INC in 2018.[8]
Awards and recognition
- Ramakrishna Hegde award[3]
References
- ^ "I won't join Congress, says M.C. Nanaiah". The Hindu. 18 February 2004. Archived from the original on 29 March 2005. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Biography of an honest politician". The New Indian Express. 24 April 2010. Archived from the original on 26 August 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Ramakrishna Hegde award presented to M C Nanaiah". News18. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ a b c Chinnappa, Jeevan (27 June 2008). "M.C. Nanaiah re-emerges from political hibernation". The Hindu.
- ^ "Nanaiah M. C biodata". kla.kar.nic.in. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Nanaiah battles to clear 'defaulter' tag". The Times of India. 10 June 2007. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "JD(S) veteran M C Nanaiah may join Congress". The Times of India. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "After 35 years, Nanaiah to re-join Cong on March 25". Deccan Herald. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2024.