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	\| name = G. C. Chandrashekhar		\| name =G. C. Chandrashekhar
	\| native_name = ಜಿ. ಸಿ. ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್		\| native_name = ಜಿ. ಸಿ. ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್
	\| office = [[Member of Parliament\|MP]] of [[Rajya Sabha]] for [[Karnataka]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web\|url=http://www.myneta.info/rajsab09aff/candidate.php?candidate_id=729\|title=Rajya Sabha Affidavits\|website=Myneta.info\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>		\| office = [[Member of Parliament\|MP]] of [[Rajya Sabha]] for [[Karnataka]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web\|url=http://www.myneta.info/rajsab09aff/candidate.php?candidate_id=729\|title=Rajya Sabha Affidavits\|website=Myneta.info\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>
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	\| office2 = [[Indian National Congress\|General Secretary of Indian National Congress]]		\| office2 = [[Indian National Congress\|General Secretary of Indian National Congress]]
	\| party = [[Indian National Congress]]		\| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
			\|birth_date ={{birth date and age\|1969\|02\|12\|df=y}}
	\| birth_place = [[Mirle]], [[Mysuru District]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx\|title=Shri G.C. Chandrashekhar Member Of Parliament (RAJYA SABHA)\|accessdate=18 July 2019}}</ref>		\| birth_place = [[Mirle]], [[Mysuru District]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx\|title=Shri G.C. Chandrashekhar Member Of Parliament (RAJYA SABHA)\|accessdate=18 July 2019}}</ref>
	\| spouse = Sudha (m. 21 June 1999)		\| spouse = Sudha (m. 21 June 1999)
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	'''~~G. C.~~ Chandrashekhar''' is an Indian politician from the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref name="GOV">{{cite web\|url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/gc-chandrashekhar-shri\|title=Government Directory\|publisher=National Portal of India\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> He is also a member of the [[Rajya Sabha]] for [[Karnataka]].<ref name="RS">{{cite web\|url=http://164.100.47.5/Newmembers/memberstatewise.aspx\|title=Sitting Members - Rajya Sabha (Council of States)\|publisher=Parliament of India\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> He took oath in [[Kannada]] which was praised by [[Vice President of India]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuP4cHZWbBM&t=97\|title=Official Rajya Sabha youtube channel\|publisher=Rajya Sabha}}</ref>		'''Gangur Cheluvegowda Chandrashekhar''' is an Indian politician from the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref name="GOV">{{cite web\|url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/gc-chandrashekhar-shri\|title=Government Directory\|publisher=National Portal of India\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> He is also a member of the [[Rajya Sabha]] for [[Karnataka]].<ref name="RS">{{cite web\|url=http://164.100.47.5/Newmembers/memberstatewise.aspx\|title=Sitting Members - Rajya Sabha (Council of States)\|publisher=Parliament of India\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> He took oath in [[Kannada]] which was praised by [[Vice President of India]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuP4cHZWbBM&t=97\|title=Official Rajya Sabha youtube channel\|publisher=Rajya Sabha}}</ref>

	Chandrashekhar has served as the Chairman of the Karnataka Urban Water Supply Board.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kuwsdb-to-take-up-drinking-water-supply-in-chitradurga/article7491088.ece\|title=KUWSDB to take up drinking water supply in Chitradurga\|date=2 August 2015\|first=Pradeepkumar\|last=Kadkol\|newspaper=The Hindu\|accessdate=11 November 2019}}</ref> Prior to that he has served as a General Secretary and spokesperson for the [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee]]. He has also served as political secretary to [[G. Parameshwara]], the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.<ref name="auto2">{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/amid-high-drama-congress-wins-3-rajya-sabha-seats-in-karnataka/articleshow/63438235.cms\|title=Amid high drama, Congress wins 3 Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka\|publisher=TOI}}</ref> He has also served as Chairman for the [[Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan]].<ref name="RS"/>		Chandrashekhar is currently Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha and Vice President at KPCC and has served as the Chairman of the Karnataka Urban Water Supply Board.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kuwsdb-to-take-up-drinking-water-supply-in-chitradurga/article7491088.ece\|title=KUWSDB to take up drinking water supply in Chitradurga\|date=2 August 2015\|first=Pradeepkumar\|last=Kadkol\|newspaper=The Hindu\|accessdate=11 November 2019}}</ref> Prior to that he has served as a General Secretary and spokesperson for the [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee]]. He has also served as political secretary to [[G. Parameshwara]], the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.<ref name="auto2">{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/amid-high-drama-congress-wins-3-rajya-sabha-seats-in-karnataka/articleshow/63438235.cms\|title=Amid high drama, Congress wins 3 Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka\|publisher=TOI}}</ref> He has also served as Chairman for the [[Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan]].<ref name="RS"/>

	==Early life and education==		==Early life and education==
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	* Political Secretary to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President, [[G. Parameshwara]]		* Political Secretary to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President, [[G. Parameshwara]]
	* Spokesperson Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee		* Spokesperson Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
			* General Secretary to AICC
			* Vice President at Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
	* Member of Parliament [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Karnataka\|Rajya Sabha (Karnataka)]]		* Member of Parliament [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Karnataka\|Rajya Sabha (Karnataka)]]

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	==Political career==		==Political career==
	Chandrashekhar joined the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) in 2003 and has served as a spokesperson for the party. He was one of three candidates nominated by the INC to contest the [[Rajya Sabha]] [[2018 Indian Rajya Sabha elections\|elections on 23 March 2018]]. He successfully contested the seat of [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Karnataka\|Karnataka]].<ref name="auto2"/>		Chandrashekhar joined the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) in 2003 and has served as a spokesperson for the party. He was one of three candidates nominated by the INC to contest the [[Rajya Sabha]] [[2018 Indian Rajya Sabha elections\|elections on 23 March 2018]]. He successfully contested the seat of [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Karnataka\|Karnataka]] by getting 46 first preference votes out of 185.<ref name="auto2"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/karnataka-rajya-sabha-elections-2018-results-congress-wins-3-bjp-gets-1/1109304/\|title=Karnataka Rajya Sabha Elections 2018 Results: Congress wins 3, BJP gets 1\|date=23 March 2018\|website=financialexpress.com\|accessdate=24 March 2018}}</ref>

	Chandrashekhar as chairman of KUWSDB got in lot of changes which were revolutionary. Urban Development Minister Vinaykumar Sorake said that this was a first-of-its-kind service in India and was open to everybody. The control rooms also provide information pertaining to KUWSDB and its ongoing works.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/468812/control-room-address-water-complaints.html\|title=Control room to address water complaints launched\|newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]]\|date=31 March 2015\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> Under the guidance of Chandrashekhar the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board office was temporarily converted into a control room following floods in Chennai.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/12/05/chennai-flood-rescue-sms-helpline_n_8726164.html\|title=Chennai Floods: New Computerised SMS Helpline Launched For People In Distress\|date=5 December 2015\|website=Huffingtonpost.in\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> Google search engine selected it as the first step communication for those looking for information on Chennai floods.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/locality/bengaluru-south/helping-rescue-efforts-chennai-control-room-bangalore-78171\|title=Helping rescue efforts in Chennai is this control room in Bangalore\|date=8 December 2015\|website=Dnaindia.com\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>		Chandrashekhar as chairman of KUWSDB got in lot of changes which were revolutionary. Urban Development Minister Vinaykumar Sorake said that this was a first-of-its-kind service in India and was open to everybody. The control rooms also provide information pertaining to KUWSDB and its ongoing works.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/468812/control-room-address-water-complaints.html\|title=Control room to address water complaints launched\|newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]]\|date=31 March 2015\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> Under the guidance of Chandrashekhar the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board office was temporarily converted into a control room following floods in Chennai.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/12/05/chennai-flood-rescue-sms-helpline_n_8726164.html\|title=Chennai Floods: New Computerised SMS Helpline Launched For People In Distress\|date=5 December 2015\|website=Huffingtonpost.in\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> Google search engine selected it as the first step communication for those looking for information on Chennai floods.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/locality/bengaluru-south/helping-rescue-efforts-chennai-control-room-bangalore-78171\|title=Helping rescue efforts in Chennai is this control room in Bangalore\|date=8 December 2015\|website=Dnaindia.com\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>
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	Chandrashekhar received the Guard of Honor on the occasion of 67th Republic Day on 26 January 2016, which is a ceremonial ritual practiced in the commonwealth countries.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://newzzmaster.com/kuwsdb-chairman-g-c-chandrashekhar-received-guard-of-honour/\|title=KUWSDB Chairman G C Chandrashekhar received Guard of Honour\|website=Newzzmaster.com\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>		Chandrashekhar received the Guard of Honor on the occasion of 67th Republic Day on 26 January 2016, which is a ceremonial ritual practiced in the commonwealth countries.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://newzzmaster.com/kuwsdb-chairman-g-c-chandrashekhar-received-guard-of-honour/\|title=KUWSDB Chairman G C Chandrashekhar received Guard of Honour\|website=Newzzmaster.com\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

	Chandrashekhar took oath in [[Kannada]] as a member of [[Rajya Sabha]]. The [[Vice President of India]], [[Venkaiah Naidu]], who is also the chairman of Rajya Sabha acknowledged the efforts of Chandrashekhar.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aralikatte.com/2018/06/17/rs-mp-gc-chandrashekar-takes-oath-in-kannada/.\|title=ಡೆಲ್ಲಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯಸಭಾ ಸದಸ್ಯ ಜಿ.ಸಿ.ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್ ರವರ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವಚನ ಕೇಳಿ ಹಾಡಿ ಹೊಗಳಿದ ವೆಂಕಯ್ಯ ನಾಯ್ಡು , ವಿಡಿಯೋ ವೈರಲ್ – ಅರಳಿ ಕಟ್ಟೆ\|website=Aralikatte.com\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>		Chandrashekhar took oath in [[Kannada]] as a member of [[Rajya Sabha]]. The [[Vice President of India]], [[Venkaiah Naidu]], who is also the chairman of Rajya Sabha acknowledged the efforts of Chandrashekhar.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aralikatte.com/2018/06/17/rs-mp-gc-chandrashekar-takes-oath-in-kannada/.\|title=ಡೆಲ್ಲಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯಸಭಾ ಸದಸ್ಯ ಜಿ.ಸಿ.ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್ ರವರ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವಚನ ಕೇಳಿ ಹಾಡಿ ಹೊಗಳಿದ ವೆಂಕಯ್ಯ ನಾಯ್ಡು , ವಿಡಿಯೋ ವೈರಲ್ – ಅರಳಿ ಕಟ್ಟೆ\|website=Aralikatte.com\|date=17 June 2018\|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

	==Positions held==		==Positions held==

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| name = G. C. Chandrashekhar
| native_name = ಜಿ. ಸಿ. ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್
| office = [[Member of Parliament|MP]] of [[Rajya Sabha]] for [[Karnataka]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.myneta.info/rajsab09aff/candidate.php?candidate_id=729|title=Rajya Sabha Affidavits|website=Myneta.info|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>
| image = GC Chandrashekhar.jpg
| office2 = [[Indian National Congress|General Secretary of Indian National Congress]]
| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
| birth_place = [[Mirle]], [[Mysuru District]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx|title=Shri G.C. Chandrashekhar Member Of Parliament (RAJYA SABHA)|accessdate=18 July 2019}}</ref>
| spouse = Sudha (m. 21 June 1999)
| residence = [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnatka]], India
| alma_mater = [[Master of Arts]] in [[Public Administration]]
| term_start = 6 April 2018
| term_end =
| term_start2 = 2010
| term_end2 = 2014
| office3 = [[Chairman]] of Karnataka Urban Water Supply Board
| term_start3 = 2014
| term_end3 = 2016
| office4 = [[Chairman]] of [[Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan]]
| term_start4 = 2003
| term_end4 = 2004
| children =
}}

'''G. C. Chandrashekhar''' is an Indian politician from the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref name="GOV">{{cite web|url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/gc-chandrashekhar-shri|title=Government Directory|publisher=National Portal of India|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> He is also a member of the [[Rajya Sabha]] for [[Karnataka]].<ref name="RS">{{cite web|url=http://164.100.47.5/Newmembers/memberstatewise.aspx|title=Sitting Members - Rajya Sabha (Council of States)|publisher=Parliament of India|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> He took oath in [[Kannada]] which was praised by [[Vice President of India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuP4cHZWbBM&t=97|title=Official Rajya Sabha youtube channel|publisher=Rajya Sabha}}</ref>

Chandrashekhar has served as the Chairman of the Karnataka Urban Water Supply Board.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kuwsdb-to-take-up-drinking-water-supply-in-chitradurga/article7491088.ece|title=KUWSDB to take up drinking water supply in Chitradurga|date=2 August 2015|first=Pradeepkumar|last=Kadkol|newspaper=The Hindu|accessdate=11 November 2019}}</ref> Prior to that he has served as a General Secretary and spokesperson for the [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee]]. He has also served as political secretary to [[G. Parameshwara]], the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.<ref name="auto2">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/amid-high-drama-congress-wins-3-rajya-sabha-seats-in-karnataka/articleshow/63438235.cms|title=Amid high drama, Congress wins 3 Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka|publisher=TOI}}</ref> He has also served as Chairman for the [[Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan]].<ref name="RS"/>

==Early life and education==

Chandrashekhar is from a small village, Ganguru, situated in [[Hassan District]], [[Karnataka]], India. He studied Public Administration at the Government College, [[Hassan, Karnataka|Hassan]] in 1985 obtaining a Master of Arts degree in Public Administration.<ref name="auto"/>

==Career==

Chandrashekhar was the Chairman of Karnataka Urban Water Supply Board.<ref name="auto1"/> Prior to that, he served as a General Secretary and spokesperson for the [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee]] and as the political secretary to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, [[G. Parameshwara]].<ref name="auto2"/>

==Political career==
Chandrashekhar joined the [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) in 2003 and has served as a spokesperson for the party. He was one of three candidates nominated by the INC to contest the [[Rajya Sabha]] [[2018 Indian Rajya Sabha elections|elections on 23 March 2018]]. He successfully contested the seat of [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Karnataka|Karnataka]].<ref name="auto2"/>

Chandrashekhar as chairman of KUWSDB got in lot of changes which were revolutionary. Urban Development Minister Vinaykumar Sorake said that this was a first-of-its-kind service in India and was open to everybody. The control rooms also provide information pertaining to KUWSDB and its ongoing works.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/468812/control-room-address-water-complaints.html|title=Control room to address water complaints launched|newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=31 March 2015|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> Under the guidance of Chandrashekhar the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board office was temporarily converted into a control room following floods in Chennai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/12/05/chennai-flood-rescue-sms-helpline_n_8726164.html|title=Chennai Floods: New Computerised SMS Helpline Launched For People In Distress|date=5 December 2015|website=Huffingtonpost.in|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> Google search engine selected it as the first step communication for those looking for information on Chennai floods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/locality/bengaluru-south/helping-rescue-efforts-chennai-control-room-bangalore-78171|title=Helping rescue efforts in Chennai is this control room in Bangalore|date=8 December 2015|website=Dnaindia.com|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

Chandrashekhar received the Guard of Honor on the occasion of 67th Republic Day on 26 January 2016, which is a ceremonial ritual practiced in the commonwealth countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newzzmaster.com/kuwsdb-chairman-g-c-chandrashekhar-received-guard-of-honour/|title=KUWSDB Chairman G C Chandrashekhar received Guard of Honour|website=Newzzmaster.com|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

Chandrashekhar took oath in [[Kannada]] as a member of [[Rajya Sabha]]. The [[Vice President of India]], [[Venkaiah Naidu]], who is also the chairman of Rajya Sabha acknowledged the efforts of Chandrashekhar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aralikatte.com/2018/06/17/rs-mp-gc-chandrashekar-takes-oath-in-kannada/.|title=ಡೆಲ್ಲಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯಸಭಾ ಸದಸ್ಯ ಜಿ.ಸಿ.ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್ ರವರ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವಚನ ಕೇಳಿ ಹಾಡಿ ಹೊಗಳಿದ ವೆಂಕಯ್ಯ ನಾಯ್ಡು , ವಿಡಿಯೋ ವೈರಲ್ – ಅರಳಿ ಕಟ್ಟೆ|website=Aralikatte.com|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

==Positions held==
* Chairman of Karnataka Urban Water Supply Board
* Advisory member of Sarva Shikshana Abhiyaana
* Political Secretary to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President, [[G. Parameshwara]]
* Spokesperson Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
* Member of Parliament [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Karnataka|Rajya Sabha (Karnataka)]]

==References==
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== External links ==

* [https://gcchandrashekhar.com/ GC Chandrashekhar on WEB]
* [https://twitter.com/GCC_MP GC Chandrashekhar on Twitter]
* [https://www.facebook.com/GCChandrashekharMP/ GC Chandrashekhar on Facebook]
* [https://www.instagram.com/gcchandrashekhar/ GC Chandrashekhar on Instagram]

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