C. Narayanaswamy

C. Narayanaswamy
Personal details
Born Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Political party Janata Party, Janata Dal, Janata Dal (Secular) (1977–2013)[1]
Indian National Congress (2013-present)[2]
Spouse(s) Geetha N Swamy
Children C.N. Ravindra & C.N. Venugopal
Residence Bengaluru
Website cnarayanaswamy.com

C. Narayanaswamy is a former MP (1996–97) having represented Bangalore North Constituency. He is currently associated with Indian National Congress (INC).

Political career

Narayanaswamy was a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) and became Bangalore North's MP between the years 1996-1998 representing it. He joined the Indian National Congress on 15 August 2013. Narayanaswamy is the Indian National Congress' candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections.[3][4]

Narayanaswamy was elected to Lok Sabha from Bangalore North Constituency with a margin of 1.3 lakh (130 thousand) votes.

Narayanaswamy also served as the President of Bangalore Rural Zilla Parishad..

Positions Held

  • Member of Parliament (Eleventh Lok Sabha – Bangalore North Constituency) 1996-98
  • Working President, Karnataka Panchayati Parishad 2011 - till date
  • President, Bangalore Rural ZillaParishad 1987-92
  • Chairman, Karnataka Food & Civil Supplies Corporation 1985-86
  • Vice President,Taluk Development Board 1978-83

Awards and recognition

  • Recipient of the Karnataka State ‘Sahakara Rathna Award’ for 2007
  • Recipient of Shri Ramakrishna Hegde Award for 2010–2011
  • As a sportsman and professional weightlifter, captained and represented Bangalore University in many national sports events

References

  1. ↑ http://janatadalsecular.com/janatadal/?page_id=79
  2. ↑ "joins congress". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  3. ↑ "Lok Sabha polls: Former JD(S) MP wins Congress primary for Bangalore North seat". The Economic Times. 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  4. ↑ "C. Narayanaswamy wins Congress primary in Bangalore". DNA. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
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