Laxman Sangappa Savadi | |
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| 8th Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka | |
| In office 20 August 2019 – 28 July 2021 Serving with C. N. Ashwath Narayan and Govind Karjol | |
| Governor | Vajubhai Vala Thawar Chand Gehlot |
| Chief Minister | B. S. Yediyurappa |
| Preceded by | G. Parameshwara |
| Succeeded by | D. K. Shivakumar |
| Minister of Transport Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 20 August 2019 – 28 July 2021 | |
| Chief Minister | B. S. Yediyurappa |
| Preceded by | D. C. Thammanna |
| Succeeded by | B. Sriramulu |
| Minister of Agriculture Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 27 September 2019 – 10 February 2020 | |
| Chief Minister | B. S. Yediyurappa |
| Preceded by | N. H. Shivashankara Reddy |
| Succeeded by | B. C. Patil |
| Minister of Co-operation Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 7 June 2008 – 9 February 2012 | |
| Chief Minister | B. S. Yediyurappa Sadananda Gowda |
| Preceded by | G. T. Devegowda |
| Succeeded by | B. J. Puttaswamy |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Council | |
| In office 17 February 2020 – 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Rizwan Arshad |
| Succeeded by | Jagadish Shettar |
| Constituency | elected by MLA's |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mahesh Kumathalli |
| Constituency | Athani |
| In office 2004- 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1960 Naganur (P.K.), Mysore State, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party (until 2023) |
| Residence | Naganuru[1] |
Laxman Sangappa Savadi (born 16 February 1960) is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from 12 May 2023. He served as the 8th Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka[2] from 20 August 2019 to 28 July 2021, in the Fourth BS Yediyurappa ministry. He was ex Deputy Leader of the House in Karnataka Legislative Council. He had served as the Minister for Cooperation in the Second B.S.Yeddurappa Ministry and D. V. Sadananda Gowda Government. He was elected to the legislative assembly from Athani constituency in 2004, 2008 and 2013 as a BJP candidate. On 20 August 2019 he was inducted as the Cabinet Minister in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Chief Minister B. S. Yeddyurappa. On 17 February 2020 he was elected as an MLC by securing 113 votes out of the 120 votes polled.[3]
He resigned as a Minister on 8 February 2012 during the Karnataka video clip controversy.[4][5]
Laxman Savadi resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after being denied a ticket and later he joined Indian national congress for 2023 assembly polls.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Laxman Sangappa Savadi (Indian National Congress): Constituency - Athani (Belgaum) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Deputy CM rules out hike in KSRTC fares for now". thehindu. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ "Laxman Savadi cakewalks into Legislative Council". Deccan Herald. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ "Doublespeak on women and morality". The Hindu. Bangalore. 9 February 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ "Opposition lashes out at BJP". Bangalore: IBM. 9 February 2012. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ India Today (12 April 2023). "Ex-Karnataka Dy CM Laxman Savadi quits BJP over ticket denial, says not one to go around with begging bowl". Retrieved 12 April 2023.