Varthur Prakash

R Varthur Prakash is an Indian politician from the state of Karnataka. He is a leader of NammaCongress Party. He was elected twice as an MLA[1] from Kolar assembly constituency.

Political career

He was contested as an independent from Kolar constituency in 2008,2013 and he won[2] the election on both occasions. He worked as Textile minister[3][4] in D. V. Sadananda Gowda ministry. Also he was minister in Jagadish Shetter Cabinet.[5] But he lost[6] K Sreenivasa Gowda of JDS Party in 2018 AC general elections. He is the founder of Namma Congress Party.[7] He started[8] New party on 19 December 2017 at Kudala Sangama, Bagalkot district.

References
  1. https://www.elections.in/karnataka/assembly-constituencies/kolar.html
  2. "Kolar Election Result 2018 Live: Kolar Assembly Elections Results (Vidhan Sabha Polls Result)". News18. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  3. "Internal reservation a blow to Kurubas: Varthur Prakash". Deccan Herald. 2011-12-25. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  4. "Gowda inducts five more ministers, but again keeps Reddy brothers out - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  5. "Shettar sworn in as Karnataka CM". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  6. "Kolar Assembly Election Result 2018: Kolar Candidates Lists, Winners and Votes". www.indiatoday.in. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  7. Service, DH News (2017-12-06). "Varthur likely to launch 'Namma Congress' on Dec 19". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  8. "Former Karnataka minister Varthur R Prakash to launch 'Namma Congress' party on 19 December". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
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