Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/07/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about B. K. Hariprasad
18/06/2026
Hariprasad was re-elected to the Karnataka Legislative Council in the biennial election held on 18/06/2026, extending his term as an MLC first won in 2020. He had also been serving as AICC in-charge for Haryana until the end of June 2026.
03/06/2026
The All India Congress Committee appointed B. K. Hariprasad as President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing D. K. Shivakumar, who stepped down after being sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka. Hariprasad, a Billava OBC leader from Bengaluru, took charge of the state party unit on 21/06/2026 and is tasked with holding the party's Ahinda coalition together.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Serving as the 23rd President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee since June 2026 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Bangalore |
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| Educational Qualification | A bachelor's degree in Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | No. 84, 6th Main Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore-560 005 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Usha |
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| Children | Daughter-1 |
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| Siblings | Brother- B. K. Shivaram (younger) (politician) |
Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Maruti Swift | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. B. K. Hariprasad was born and raised in Bengaluru, Karnataka. | |
| 2. While studying at MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Bangalore, he entered politics as a student activist. | |
| 3. In the 1970s, during the Indira Gandhi era, Hariprasad became active in the Youth Congress. | |
| 4. In 1985, he was appointed as the Vice-President of the All India Youth Congress. | |
| 5. From 1990 to 1996, during his first Rajya Sabha term, he served on several parliamentary committees. | |
| 6. In 2009, he represented the Congress party at the international level and addressed the United Nations General Assembly. | |
| 7. Throughout his political career, B.K. Hariprasad remained loyal to the Congress party and earned a reputation as a behind-the-scenes strategist. | |
| 8. He is a Billava by community and is regarded as an OBC leader within the Karnataka Congress. | |
| 9. He contested the Bengaluru South Lok Sabha seat in 1999 and again in 2019, losing both times. |
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