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K Sudhakar

K Sudhakar is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Chikkballapur, Karnataka.

Party in the cited recordBharatiya Janata Party

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Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN) Programme

UNSTARRED · SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 1674 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

01 / THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Office
Member of Parliament · Lok Sabha
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Institution
Lok Sabha
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Constituency / area
Chikkballapur
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State / Union territory
Karnataka
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Membership status
Listed as sitting in the official Parliament roster
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THE JOURNEY, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

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  1. 19736 June 1973
  2. 20032003
    early life

    Education recorded in the source

    M.B.B.S. from Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur in year 2003

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  3. 200806-Jun-2008 - 2011
    public service

    Member Karnataka State Legal Services Authority

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  4. 200803-Jul-2008 - 2010
    public service

    Honoray Consul for Sri Lanka

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  5. 201312-May-2013 - 12, May 2023
    public service

    MLA (3 Times)

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  6. 201306-Jun-2013 - 2018
    public service

    Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation

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  7. 201806-Jun-2018 - 2019
    public service

    Member, Public Accounts Committee

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  8. 201809-Nov-2018 - 19 July 2019
    public service

    Chairman, Karnataka Pollution Control Board

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  9. 202006-Jan-2020 - 13 May 2023
    public service

    Cabinet Minister (Twice)

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  10. 2024June 2024
    elections

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  11. 202426-Sep-2024 onwards
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    Member, Committee on Finance

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  12. 20262026-08-12
    public work

    Latest dated reference in this collection

    Parliamentary question: Implementation of National Food Security Act This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Early life & upbringing

The cited biography records K Sudhakar’s date of birth as 6 June 1973. The birthplace is recorded as Chikkaballapur.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Education & professional life

The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: MBBS Shri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur. The professional background is listed as Doctor.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Public life: the documented service history

The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 03-Jul-2008 - 2010: Honoray Consul for Sri Lanka. A later recorded entry is June 2024: Elected to 18th Lok Sabha. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.

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02 / BIOGRAPHY

The person behind the office

Education category in roster
Graduate
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Profession as listed
Doctor
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Other profession as listed
Agriculturist, BUSINESSPERSON, EDUCATIONIST
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Lok Sabha terms served (source)
1
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Education details in PRS
M.B.B.S. from Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur in year 2003
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Education category in PRS
Graduate
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Education in the official biography
MBBS Shri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur
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Additional profession in biography
Agriculturist, BUSINESSPERSON, EDUCATIONIST
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Personal background in the official biography

Date of birth
6 June 1973
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Place of birth
Chikkaballapur
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Father’s name
P N Keshava Reddy
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Mother’s name
B Shanthamma
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Marital status
Married
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Spouse’s name
Preethi G A
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Marriage date
12 May 2005
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Sons listed in biography
0
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Daughters listed in biography
0
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Interests, publications & public work

Social & cultural work as reported
Associated with Parkinsons and Movement Disorder Charitable Society, Kings College, London (UK) Founder Trustee - Sri Sai Krishna Charitable Trust Founder Trustee - Dr. K. Sudhakar Foundation Conducted/Organised Chikkaballapura Utsava in 2023 to commemorate 15th year of district formation. Organises Shivotsava every year on maha shivaratri at Bhoganandeeshwara temple. Organised Medical camps in district every year. Running Shantha Mobile Clinic in Chikkaballapur.
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Special interests
social work, education, healthcare, philosophy, economics, spirituality and history
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Hobbies & recreation
Yoga and Cycling Reading Watching sports and wildlife related channels Listening to Music and watching movies Gym
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Sports & clubs
Lawn Tennis Member, Bangalore Golf Club, Karnataka Member, Karnataka Golf Association Golf, Cricket, Badminton, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis and Trekking
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Travel reported in biography
Sri Lanka, U.K., Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, China, Japan, Denmark, UAE, Singapore, Japan, Bahrain, Maldives, Tanzania and widely travelled.
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03 / PUBLIC SERVICE

Terms, responsibilities & positions

Legislature / term
18th Lok Sabha
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Membership category
Elected
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Lok Sabha numbers in service record
18
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Term description in PRS
First Term
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Term start in PRS
2024-06-09
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Activity reporting scope
Data corresponds to the period from 24-06-2024 to 13-08-2026.
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Positions held & committee service

  1. 26-Sep-2024 onwards

    Member, Committee on Finance

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  2. June 2024

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  3. 06-Jan-2020 - 13 May 2023

    Cabinet Minister (Twice)

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  4. 09-Nov-2018 - 19 July 2019

    Chairman, Karnataka Pollution Control Board

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  5. 06-Jun-2018 - 2019

    Member, Public Accounts Committee

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  6. 06-Jun-2013 - 2018

    Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation

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  7. 12-May-2013 - 12, May 2023

    MLA (3 Times)

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  8. 03-Jul-2008 - 2010

    Honoray Consul for Sri Lanka

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  9. 06-Jun-2008 - 2011

    Member Karnataka State Legal Services Authority

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Matched archived election
Lok Sabha · 2024
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Constituency in that election
Chikkballapur
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Winning party in that election
BJP
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Votes recorded for the winner
822619
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Winning margin in votes
163460
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Runner-up in that election
M.S. RAKSHA RAMAIAH
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Runner-up party
INC
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04 / LEGISLATIVE WORK

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YearQuestionsProceedings
20244910
20259219
2026818

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PARTY & REPRESENTATION

The party, the seat & the mandate

Party in the cited membership record

Bharatiya Janata Party

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National platform · Lok Sabha election 2024

Sankalp Patra 2024 — party publication

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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-01 to 2026-07-27

37 source records
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Need to include Chikkballapur district in Karnataka under Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) Mission -Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 8

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Cold StorageHorticulture
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Regarding need for financial and technical support to expedite completion of Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project in Karnataka-laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 8

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Railway ServiceSuburban Transport
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Regarding Water scarcity in drought-affected Bayaluseeme (plateau) districts of Karnataka

SPECIAL MENTION (ZERO HOUR) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

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DroughtWater Scarcity
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The Finance Bill, 2026(not concluded)

GOVERNMENT BILLS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

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AnganwarisFarmersForeign PolicyTax ReformsTax SystemsLiquified Natural Gas (LNG)Crop InsuranceCrude Oil
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Regarding need to ensure district level contingency planning to address likely adverse impact of El Nino on monsoonal rainfall and agrarian activity in the country-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Water Conservation
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Regarding need to put restriction on selling of cocktails containing high alcohol spirits in retail outlets adjacent to educational institutions in the country-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

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AlcoholChild Health
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-22 to 2026-08-12

222 source records
Original source

Implementation of National Food Security Act

STARRED · CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 347 · Session 8

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Startup India Initiative in Karnataka

UNSTARRED · COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3746 · Session 8

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Role of PFMS in Strengthening Direct Benefit Transfer

UNSTARRED · FINANCE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3465 · Session 8

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Allocation of Funds under PM-ABHIM

STARRED · HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 288 · Session 8

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Potable Water Supply under AMRUT 2.0

UNSTARRED · HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3206 · Session 8

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DBT in Implementation of Scholarship Schemes for Tribals

UNSTARRED · TRIBAL AFFAIRS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3091 · Session 8

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05 / CONTACT & ACCESS

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Permanent correspondence address in official biography
347, Peresandra Chikkaballapur Chikkaballapur Karnataka 562104
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Contact numbers published by Parliament
9845204040
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When was K Sudhakar born?

The cited biography records 6 June 1973.

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Where was K Sudhakar born?

Chikkaballapur.

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What education is recorded for K Sudhakar?

MBBS Shri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur.

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What professional background is recorded for K Sudhakar?

Doctor.

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What is the earliest dated public role listed for K Sudhakar?

03-Jul-2008 - 2010: Honoray Consul for Sri Lanka. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.

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Which parliamentary record does this profile follow?

K Sudhakar is listed in the Lok Sabha record for Karnataka. Read the linked membership source for the office and its scope.

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07 / PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANSWERS

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Who is K Sudhakar?

K Sudhakar is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Chikkballapur, Karnataka.

What does this office do?

Represents a parliamentary constituency in the House of the People. MPs participate in lawmaking, budget scrutiny, questions and parliamentary committees.

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Direct election from a parliamentary constituency.

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