Chakkere Puttamade Gowda Yogeshwara is an Indian Politician and Actor from the state of Karnataka who served as the Minister of Tourism, Environment and Ecology Department of Karnataka from 21 January 2021 to 26 July 2021. He is a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Channapatna constituency.[1][2] He also worked in Kannada Film Industry (Sandalwood) in lead roles. His performance in Utthara Druvadind Dakshina Druvaku, Badhri, Kambalahalli, Preethi Nee Illade Na Hegirali and Sainika[3] were praised. His last role was in the movie Attahasa as a cop, the film was based on the life of Veerappan. He was nominated as MLC on 22/07/2020 from BJP.
C. P. Yogeshwara | |
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| Minister of Tourism, Environment and Ecology Department of Karnataka | |
| In office 21 January 2021 – 26 July 2021 | |
| Preceded by | C. T. Ravi Anand Singh |
| Succeeded by | Anand Singh |
| Minister for Forest in the Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 4 August 2011 – 12 July 2012 | |
| Preceded by | C. H. Vijayashankar |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 13 May 2011 – 16 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | M. C. Ashwath |
| Succeeded by | H. D. Kumaraswamy |
| Constituency | Channapatna |
| In office 7 Oct 1999 – 20 Aug 2009 | |
| Preceded by | M. Varade Gowda |
| Succeeded by | M. C. Ashwath |
| Constituency | Channapatna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1963 Chakkere (Channapatna Taluk, Ramanagara District) |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (2004–2009; 2014–2017; 2024-) |
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| Spouse | Sheela Yogeshwar |
| Children | Dhyan Yogeshwara |
| Occupation | Politician, Actor |
Early life
editC.P. Yogeshwar was born on 29 August 1963 in Chakere village, Channapatna Taluk, Ramnagara Dist. in Karnataka. He has completed his B.Sc. from V.V. Puram College, Bangalore in the years 1983–1986.[4]
Ministry
editHe was the Minister for Forest in the B.S. Yeddyurappa led Karnataka Government.[5]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "C P YOGESHWARA (Winner) CHANNAPATNA (RAMANAGARAM)". myneta.info. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Former BJP MLA CP Yogeshwar is a bundle of disappointments, Channapatna locals say". The Times of India. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "Happy birthday Yogeshwar!". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "C P Yogeeshwara(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- CHANNAPATNA(RAMANAGARAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".
- ^ "Despite facing 28 chargesheets, actor-politician Yogeshwar remains forest minister". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 23 May 2016.