M. P. Prakash
| M. P. Prakash | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka | |
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In office 08 Aug 2005[1][2] – 28 January 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Siddaramaiah |
| Succeeded by | B. S. Yeddyurappa |
| Constituency | Hadagalli, Bellary district |
| MLA | |
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In office 1983–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Karibasavanagoud Kogali |
| Succeeded by | E. T. Shambunatha |
| Constituency | Hadagalli, Bellary district |
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In office 1994–1999 | |
| Preceded by | E. T. Shambunatha |
| Succeeded by | V. B. Halappa |
| Constituency | Hadagalli, Bellary district |
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In office 2004–2008 | |
| Preceded by | V. B. Halappa |
| Succeeded by | B. Chandra Naik |
| Constituency | Hadagalli, Bellary district |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 11, 1940 Vallabhapura, Hagari Bommanahalli Taluk, Bellary District, Karnataka |
| Died |
February 9, 2011 (aged 70) Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Nationality |
 India |
| Political party |
Indian National Congress (2008-2011) Janata Party (1983–1988) Janata Dal (1988-1999) Janata Dal (United) (1999-2004) Janata Dal (Secular) (2004-2008) |
| Spouse(s) | Rudrambha |
| Children | a son and three daughters(name- M P Ravi, M P Latha, M P Suma, M P Veena respectively) |
Matada Patil Prakash (Kannada: ಮಠದ ಪಾಟೀಲ್ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್, 11 July 1940 – 9 February 2011),[3] was an Indian politician. He served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka during 2005-2006. A highly respected leader known for his simplicity and integrity, Prakash was also a theatre enthusiast. He directed and acted in Kannada plays. He died on February 9, 2011 in Bangalore at the age of 71.[4]
Career
Born on 11 July 1940 at Vallabhapura in Hagari Bommanahalli taluk, Bellary District, Prakash was an advocate by profession. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly, four times. He first entered the Assembly from Hadagali in 1983 on the Janata Party ticket and was re-elected thrice. He served as a minister handling various portfolios in all the Janata governments under various Chief ministers such as Ramakrishna Hegde, S.R.Bommai, H. D. Deve Gowda, J.H.Patel, Dharam Singh and H.D.Kumaraswamy. He was the deputy chief minister in the Congress-Janata Dal-Secular coalition for a brief while during 2005-06.
Death
He died on 9 February 2011 due to Cancer in a private hospital at Bangalore. His funeral took place at Hadagali, his home town in Bellary and was attended by thousands of his admirers and followers.
References
- ↑ Staff Reporter: State says Maharashtra's flood problems are of its own making., The Hindu,Aug 09, 2005.
- ↑ M. Madan Mohan: Another honour for north Karnataka., The Hindu,Aug 09, 2005.
- ↑ "Former Karnataka Dy CM M P Prakash passes away". Netindian.in. 2011-02-09. Retrieved 2011-02-27.
- ↑ "Former Karnataka deputy chief minister MP Prakash dead". The Times of India. 2011-02-09. Retrieved 2011-02-27.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Siddaramaiah |
Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka 08 Aug 2005 - 28 January 2006 |
Succeeded by B.S. Yeddyurappa |