Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Doctor |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/04/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Hadinaru, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about H. C. Mahadevappa
11/08/2026
Senior Congress MLAs from the Mysuru region met after H. C. Mahadevappa was left out of the Karnataka Cabinet. The discussion focused on the political implications of the cabinet arrangement, while Mahadevappa avoided giving a detailed public response.
17/06/2026
H. C. Mahadevappa rejected a corruption complaint filed against him with the Karnataka Governor, saying the allegations were politically motivated. The controversy emerged amid renewed debate over changes in Karnataka's cabinet and his exclusion from the ministry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | H. C. Mahadevappa |
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| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
| Other Names | Dr. H. C. Mahadevappa |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | MBBS |
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| College | JJM Medical College, Davanagere |
| Year of completion | 1999 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Caste | SC |
| Spouse | Mahadevamma |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Chikkamadayya |
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| Mother | Madamma |
| Children | 2 sons, 1 daughter |
Career
| Political Career | Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Tirumakudal Narsipur constituency; elected in 1985 (Janata Party), 2008, 2013, and 2023 (Indian National Congress). |
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| Ministerial Roles | Served as Minister for Health and Family Welfare (1994–1999) in the H. D. Deve Gowda and J. H. Patel cabinets; Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (2004) in the Dharam Singh cabinet; currently serving as Cabinet Minister for Social Welfare in the Government of Karnataka. |
| Total Terms as MLA | 6 times |
| Total Terms as Minister | 4 times |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Associated with public life for several decades. | |
| 2. Known as a close associate of Siddaramaiah. | |
| 3. Has been active in Karnataka politics for many years. | |
| 4. Has represented Tirumakudal Narsipur constituency multiple times and has served in ministerial positions in Karnataka. | |
| 5. A prominent leader in Dalit movements and recognized as a trusted leader of Dalit organizations. | |
| 6. Believes in the ideological thoughts of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. | |
| 7. Claimed to have developed 40,000 kilometers of roads in Karnataka during his tenure. |
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