HD Kumara Swamy has been in news for his unexpected fortunes in Karnataka politics. He has become Chief Minister of Karnataka, though his party (JD-S) stood in third place in the Assembly Elections – 2018. He married Radhika, popular film actress in Kannada. Following is the profile of Kumaraswamy and his family details.
Personal Details:
Haradanahalli Devegowda Kumaraswamy was born on 16 December 1959. His father, H D Deve Gowda is a former Prime Minister of India. Kumaraswamy is also a film producer, distributor and exhibitor in Karnataka. He is popularly known as Kumaranna. Presently he is also the President of Karnataka State Janata Dal (Secular).
Family life:
Kumaraswamy was earlier married to Anitha. Later he married film actress Radhika and landed in controvercy over bigamy. They have a son, Nikhil Gowda.
Political milestones:
1996: Kumaraswamy elected to 11th Lok Sabha
2004-08: Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
February 2006 – October 2007: Chief Minister of Karnataka
2009: Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha
31 May 2013: Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
May 2018 – : Chief Minister of Karnataka