
The Income Tax Department is conducting raids at houses owned by Karnataka's Energy Minister DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mysuru. Here is a short introduction to his profile, who is the hot topic of discussion in the state.
1) DK Shivakumar was born in an agriculture-based family on May 15 in 1962
2) He is a BCom graduate
3) DK Shivakumar is the MLA from Kanakapur Constituency
4) He became the Energy Minister in Siddaramaiah's Cabinet in 2014
5) He has also worked as a film distributor
6) He was elected to the Legislative Assembly six times (1984-94, 1994-99, 1999-2004, 2004-07, 2008 and in 2014)
7) He has served as Minister of Prisons, Town Development, and Department of Cooperation
8) He was also the Chairperson of State Storehouse Corporation, General Secretary of Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee
9) He was a member of Bengaluru University Senate and president of various educational institutes
10) DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh too is an MLA from Bengaluru Rural Constitution
Stay updated with the Breaking News Today and Latest News from across India and around the world. Get real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive coverage of India News, World News, Indian Defence News, Kerala News, and Karnataka News. From politics to current affairs, follow every major story as it unfolds. Download the Asianet News Official App from the Android Play Store and iPhone App Store for accurate and timely news updates anytime, anywhere.