C. S. Puttaraju
C. S. Puttaraju is an Indian politician belonging to the Janata Dal (Secular) party. He was a two time MLA from Pandavapura constituency in Karnataka, from 2004 to 2013. In the 2014 Indian General Election, he defeated incumbent Indian National Congress candidate Ramya and became a member of the 16th Lok Sabha representing Mandya in Karnataka. In 2018, he was elected to Karnataka Vidhan Sabha for the third time, and vacated his Lok Sabha seat. He is the MLA of Melukote Constituency.[1] He has been accused of using unfair and illegal means to attract voters, including bribery for votes.[2]
C. S. Puttaraju | |
|---|---|
| Minister for minor irrigation (Government of Karnataka) | |
| In office 6 June 2018 – 23 July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Krishna Byre Gowda |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly for Melukote | |
| In office 15 May 2018 – 13 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | KS Puttannaiah |
| Succeeded by | Darshan Puttannaiah |
| In office 26 April 2004 – 7 May 2013 | |
| Member of the Indian Parliament for Mandya | |
| In office 16 May 2014 – 21 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ramya |
| Succeeded by | L Shivaramegowda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chinakurali, Mandya, Karnataka State, India |
| Political party | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| Occupation | Agriculturist |
As of 23 May, 2018 Source: | |
References
- "Constituencywise-All Candidates". Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- "JD(S) Bribing Voters Scandal". Retrieved 2 October 2022.
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