Krishna (politician)

Krishna (1 July 1941 – 21 May 2021) was an Indian politician, former speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly and member of the Janata Dal (Secular) from the state of Karnataka. He was born in Kothamaranahally village (Krishnarajpet Taluk, Mandya district). He died on 21 May 2021 in Mysore, Karnataka.

Krishna
17th Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
In office
10 June 2004  4 June 2008
Preceded byM. V. Venkatappa, INC
Succeeded byJagadish Shettar, BJP
Minister of Sericulture and Animal Husbandry, Government of Karnataka
In office
1988–89
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
1996–1998
Preceded byG. Madegowda
Succeeded byM. H. Ambareesh
ConstituencyMandya
Member of Legislative Assembly
In office
2004–2008
Preceded byK. B. Chandrashekar
Succeeded byK. B. Chandrashekar
ConstituencyKrishnarajpete
In office
1994–1996
Preceded byM. Puttaswamy Gowda
Succeeded byB. Prakash
ConstituencyKrishnarajpete
In office
1985–1989
Preceded byM. Puttaswamy Gowda
Succeeded byM. Puttaswamy Gowda
ConstituencyKrishnarajpete
Personal details
Born(1941-07-01)1 July 1941
Kothamaranahally, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
Died21 May 2021(2021-05-21) (aged 79)
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Political partyIndependent
(2013–2021)
Other political
affiliations
SpouseIndramma (8 May 1969 – 21 May 2021, his death)
ChildrenOne daughter
Residences
EducationBachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law
Alma materMysore University
Bangalore University
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionAgriculturist, Lawyer, Political and Social Worker
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