Krishna (1 July 1941 – 21 May 2021)[9] was an Indian politician, former speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly and member of the Janata Dal (Secular) from the state of Karnataka.[10] He was born in Kothamaranahally village (Krishnarajpet Taluk, Mandya district).[11] He died on 21 May 2021 in Mysore, Karnataka.[12]
Krishna | |
|---|---|
| 17th Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly[2] | |
| In office 10 June 2004[1] – 4 June 2008[3] | |
| Preceded by | M. V. Venkatappa, INC |
| Succeeded by | Jagadish Shettar, BJP |
| Minister of Sericulture and Animal Husbandry, Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 1988–89 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1996[4]–1998 | |
| Preceded by | G. Madegowda |
| Succeeded by | M. H. Ambareesh |
| Constituency | Mandya |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2004[5]–2008 | |
| Preceded by | K. B. Chandrashekar |
| Succeeded by | K. B. Chandrashekar |
| Constituency | Krishnarajpete |
| In office 1994–1996 | |
| Preceded by | M. Puttaswamy Gowda |
| Succeeded by | B. Prakash |
| Constituency | Krishnarajpete |
| In office 1985–1989 | |
| Preceded by | M. Puttaswamy Gowda |
| Succeeded by | M. Puttaswamy Gowda |
| Constituency | Krishnarajpete |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1941 Kothamaranahally, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Died | 21 May 2021 (aged 79)[6] Mysore, Karnataka, India [7] |
| Political party | Independent (2013–2021)[8] |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse | Indramma (8 May 1969 – 21 May 2021, his death) |
| Children | One daughter |
| Residences | |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law |
| Alma mater | Mysore University Bangalore University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Agriculturist, Lawyer, Political and Social Worker |
Political life
editRising in politics, he became Member of K. R. Pet Taluk Board from 1978 to 1983, later becoming General Secretary of Janata Party for Mandya district in 1980 till 1985. He was elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1985 and became the Minister of Sericulture and Animal Husbandry in 1988 to remain in the post till 1989. He was re-elected in 1994 from Krishnarajpete on Janata Dal ticket and resigned from the post after becoming the Member of Parliament from Mandya constituency. He was picked as the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after he became victorious as a Janata Dal (Secular) candidate in 2004 elections.
Death
editKrishna was suffering from cancer and was being treated in Chennai. He died at his residence in Kuvempunagar in Mysuru. Then Chief Minister of Karnataka B. S. Yediyurappa, his former H. D. Kumaraswamy and many others condoled the death of Krishna.[9][12]
Positions held
edit- 1978–83: Member, Taluk Board, K.R. Pet Taluk, Mandya district
- 1980–85: General Secretary, Janata Party, Mandya district
- 1985–89: Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- 1985–87: Member, House Committee, Karnataka Legislature
- 1988–89: Cabinet Minister, Department of Sericulture and Animal Husbandry in S. R. Bommai government
- 1989–94: General-Secretary, Janata Dal, Karnataka
- 1994–96: Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- 1995–96: Member, House Committee on Industries, Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- 1996–98: Elected to Lok Sabha (Eleventh) from Mandya
- 2004–08: Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Krishnarajapete
- 2004–08: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
References
edit- ^ "KR Pet by-elections: DCM Aswath Narayan meets former speaker Krishna for support – Mysuru Today".
- ^ "Former Speaker K.R. Pet Krishna quits active politics". 19 April 2018.
- ^ Speakers of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- ^ "Biographical Sketch of Member of XI Lok Sabha". loksabhaph.nic.in.
- ^ "Krishnarajpet By-Election Live Results and Updates 2019, Candidate List, Winner, Runner-up, Current MLA and Previous MLAs". Elections in India.
- ^ Kannada, TV9 (21 May 2021). "ಮಾಜಿ ಸ್ಪೀಕರ್ ಕೆ.ಆರ್.ಪೇಟೆ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಅನಾರೋಗ್ಯದಿಂದ ವಿಧಿವಶ". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). Retrieved 21 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Former Karnataka Assembly Speaker Krishna passes away". Deccan Herald. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (17 April 2013). "Ex-Speaker Krishna to contest as Independent" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ a b "KR Pet Krishna: ಮಾಜಿ ಸ್ಪೀಕರ್ಕೆ .ಆರ್ಪೇ.ಟೆ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ನಿಧನ; ಸಿಎಂ ಬಿಎಸ್ವೈ, ಎಚ್ಡಿಕೆ ಸೇರಿ ಹಲವು ನಾಯಕರ ಕಂಬನಿ". News18 Gujarati (in Kannada). 21 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Narayan Gowda calls on K R Pet Krishna". 16 November 2019.
- ^ "KRISHNA(JD(S)):Constituency- Krishnarajpet(MANDYA) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info.
- ^ a b "Former Speaker Krishna passes away". 21 May 2021 – via www.thehindu.com.