Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Doctor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/04/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Hadinaru, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India |
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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 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dr.hcmahadevappa/ |
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. |