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| predecessor = [[Gangambike Mallikarjun]] | | predecessor = [[Gangambike Mallikarjun]] | ||
| constituency = Jogupalya | | constituency = Jogupalya | ||
| office1 = BJP Secretary | |||
| term_start1 = {{Start date|2007|df=yes}} | |||
| term_end1 = {{End date|2008|df=yes}} | |||
| constituency1 = [[Shanti Nagar Assembly constituency]] | |||
| office2 = Treasurer, BJP State Yuva Morcha | |||
| term_start2 = {{Start date|2010|df=yes}} | |||
| term_end2 = {{End date|2016|df=yes}} | |||
| constituency2 = [[Karnataka]] | |||
| office3 = BBMP Corporator | |||
| term_start3 = {{Start date|2010|df=yes}} | |||
| term_end3 = {{End date|2020|df=yes}} | |||
| constituency3 = Jougupalya Ward, [[Shanti Nagar Assembly constituency]] | |||
| office4 = BJP Secretary | |||
| term_start4 = {{Start date|2016|df=yes}} | |||
| term_end4 = {{End date|2017|df=yes}} | |||
| constituency4 = [[Bengaluru]] | |||
| office5 = BBMP Accounts Committee Chairman | |||
| term_start5 = {{Start date|2013|df=yes}} | |||
| term_end5 = {{End date|2014|df=yes}} | |||
| constituency5 = [[Bengaluru]] | |||
| office6 = BJP Treasurer | |||
| term_start6 = {{Start date|2021|df=yes}} | |||
| term_end6 = {{End date|2024|df=yes}} | |||
| constituency6 = [[Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency]] | |||
| office7 = BJP General Secretary | |||
| term_start7 = {{Start date|2024|df=yes}} | |||
| constituency7 = [[Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency]] | |||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|30 October 1976}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|30 October 1976}} | ||
| party = [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] | | party = [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] | ||
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Harsh Jain | Harsh Jain | ||
Tanisha Jain}} | Tanisha Jain}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Siruguppa]], Karnataka |nationality =[[India]]n}} | | birth_place = [[Siruguppa]], [[Karnataka]], India |nationality =[[India]]n}} | ||
'''M Goutham Kumar ''' ({{ | '''M Goutham Kumar ''' ({{langx|kn|ಮೀ ಗೌತಮ್ ಕುಮಾರ್}}) is an Indian politician who was the last & the [[Mayors of Bangalore|53rd Mayor of Bangalore]] ([[Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike]]). He is currently the Lok Sabha Convenor for BJP, [[Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency]]. He was elected from Jogupalya Ward, belonging to [[Shanti Nagar Assembly constituency]] from [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. He was elected as [[Mayor]] on 1 October 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bjps-goutham-kumar-elected-bengalurus-53rd-mayor-raju-is-deputy-cm/articleshow/71405059.cms|title=BJP's Goutham Kumar elected Bengaluru's 53rd mayor; Raju is deputy CM |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
While Kumar secured 129 votes, R Satyanarayana from the Congress got 110 votes.<ref>{{Cite | While Kumar secured 129 votes, R Satyanarayana from the Congress got 110 votes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bjps-gowtham-kumar-becomes-bengaluru-mayor/article29565161.ece|title=BJP's Gowtham Kumar becomes Bengaluru Mayor|first=Chitra V.|last=Ramani|newspaper=The Hindu |date=1 October 2019|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | ||
He is also currently the | He is also currently the General Secretary of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]], [[Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency]] | ||
He had earlier held various posts under BJP's City Unit. He was the Secretary of BJP's Shantinagar Unit for 4 years. He was also the City Secretary of BJP [[Bengaluru]], and in 2013–14 the [[Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike|BBMP]] Accounts Committee Chairman.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Outgoing councillors demand greater powers for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/outgoing-councillors-demand-greater-powers-for-the-bruhat-bengaluru-mahanagara-palike/articleshow/78088612.cms|access-date=2021-10-27}}</ref> | He had earlier held various posts under BJP's City Unit. He was the Secretary of BJP's Shantinagar Unit for 4 years. He was also the City Secretary of BJP [[Bengaluru]], and in 2013–14 the [[Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike|BBMP]] Accounts Committee Chairman.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Outgoing councillors demand greater powers for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/outgoing-councillors-demand-greater-powers-for-the-bruhat-bengaluru-mahanagara-palike/articleshow/78088612.cms|access-date=2021-10-27}}</ref> | ||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
M Goutham Kumar is a member of the [[Jainism|Jain]] community<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-bbmp-mayor-traffic-weather-airport-police-rains-live-news-6042663/|title=Bangalore News Oct 1 highlights: M Goutham Kumar is new Bengaluru Mayor, Rammohan Raju his Deputy; triumphant BJP leaders celebrate win|date=2019-10-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> which hails from Siruguppa in Ballari district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bengaluru-gets-new-mayor-bjps-goutham-kumar-gets-elected-109793|website=www.thenewsminute.com|access-date=2019-10-02|title=Bengaluru gets new mayor, BJP's Goutham Kumar gets elected}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=Oct 2, 2019|title= | M Goutham Kumar is a member of the [[Jainism|Jain]] community<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-bbmp-mayor-traffic-weather-airport-police-rains-live-news-6042663/|title=Bangalore News Oct 1 highlights: M Goutham Kumar is new Bengaluru Mayor, Rammohan Raju his Deputy; triumphant BJP leaders celebrate win|date=2019-10-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> which hails from Siruguppa in Ballari district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bengaluru-gets-new-mayor-bjps-goutham-kumar-gets-elected-109793|website=www.thenewsminute.com|access-date=2019-10-02|title=Bengaluru gets new mayor, BJP's Goutham Kumar gets elected|date=October 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=Oct 2, 2019|title=BJP's Goutham Kumar elected Bengaluru's 53rd mayor; Raju is deputy CM {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bjps-goutham-kumar-elected-bengalurus-53rd-mayor-raju-is-deputy-cm/articleshow/71405059.cms|access-date=2021-10-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Works and | == Works and contributions == | ||
M Goutham Kumar has given a lot of approvals for the house plans through BBMP after the officials have inspected the site and decided to approve it.<ref>{{Cite news|title=House plans will now be approved in a week: Mayor M Goutham Kumar|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/productline/building-materials/house-plans-will-now-be-approved-in-a-week-mayor-m-goutham-kumar/articleshow/73120986.cms|access-date=2021-10-27}}</ref> He also favoured the extension of the mayor’s term from the existing one year to 2.5 years.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Outgoing councillors demand greater powers for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/outgoing-councillors-demand-greater-powers-for-the-bruhat-bengaluru-mahanagara-palike/articleshow/78088612.cms|access-date=2021-10-27}}</ref> He also focussed on banning certain types of plastic and tackling the garbage problem.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=Oct 2, 2019|title= | M Goutham Kumar has given a lot of approvals for the house plans through BBMP after the officials have inspected the site and decided to approve it.<ref>{{Cite news|title=House plans will now be approved in a week: Mayor M Goutham Kumar|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/productline/building-materials/house-plans-will-now-be-approved-in-a-week-mayor-m-goutham-kumar/articleshow/73120986.cms|access-date=2021-10-27}}</ref> He also favoured the extension of the mayor’s term from the existing one year to 2.5 years.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Outgoing councillors demand greater powers for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/outgoing-councillors-demand-greater-powers-for-the-bruhat-bengaluru-mahanagara-palike/articleshow/78088612.cms|access-date=2021-10-27}}</ref> He also focussed on banning certain types of plastic and tackling the garbage problem.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=Oct 2, 2019|title=BJP's Goutham Kumar elected Bengaluru's 53rd mayor; Raju is deputy CM {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bjps-goutham-kumar-elected-bengalurus-53rd-mayor-raju-is-deputy-cm/articleshow/71405059.cms|access-date=2021-10-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Karnataka]] | [[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Karnataka]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:42, 2 September 2025
M Goutham Kumar | |
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| 53rd Mayor of Bengaluru | |
| In office 1 October 2019 – 10 September 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Gangambike Mallikarjun |
| Constituency | Jogupalya |
| BJP Secretary | |
| In office 2007 – 2008 | |
| Constituency | Shanti Nagar Assembly constituency |
| Treasurer, BJP State Yuva Morcha | |
| In office 2010 – 2016 | |
| Constituency | Karnataka |
| BBMP Corporator | |
| In office 2010 – 2020 | |
| Constituency | Jougupalya Ward, Shanti Nagar Assembly constituency |
| BJP Secretary | |
| In office 2016 – 2017 | |
| Constituency | Bengaluru |
| BBMP Accounts Committee Chairman | |
| In office 2013 – 2014 | |
| Constituency | Bengaluru |
| BJP Treasurer | |
| In office 2021 – 2024 | |
| Constituency | Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency |
| BJP General Secretary | |
| Assumed office 2024 | |
| Constituency | Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 October 1976 Siruguppa, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bhartiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Rekha Jain |
| Children | Harsh Jain
Tanisha Jain |
| Residence | Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru |
| Education | B.Com |
| Website | Official Website |
M Goutham Kumar (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is an Indian politician who was the last & the 53rd Mayor of Bangalore (Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike). He is currently the Lok Sabha Convenor for BJP, Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency. He was elected from Jogupalya Ward, belonging to Shanti Nagar Assembly constituency from Bharatiya Janata Party. He was elected as Mayor on 1 October 2019.[1] While Kumar secured 129 votes, R Satyanarayana from the Congress got 110 votes.[2] He is also currently the General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party, Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency
He had earlier held various posts under BJP's City Unit. He was the Secretary of BJP's Shantinagar Unit for 4 years. He was also the City Secretary of BJP Bengaluru, and in 2013–14 the BBMP Accounts Committee Chairman.[3]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
M Goutham Kumar is a member of the Jain community[4] which hails from Siruguppa in Ballari district.[5][6]
Works and contributions[edit | edit source]
M Goutham Kumar has given a lot of approvals for the house plans through BBMP after the officials have inspected the site and decided to approve it.[7] He also favoured the extension of the mayor’s term from the existing one year to 2.5 years.[8] He also focussed on banning certain types of plastic and tackling the garbage problem.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "BJP's Goutham Kumar elected Bengaluru's 53rd mayor; Raju is deputy CM". The Times of India.
- ↑ Ramani, Chitra V. (1 October 2019). "BJP's Gowtham Kumar becomes Bengaluru Mayor". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Outgoing councillors demand greater powers for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike". The Economic Times. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "Bangalore News Oct 1 highlights: M Goutham Kumar is new Bengaluru Mayor, Rammohan Raju his Deputy; triumphant BJP leaders celebrate win". The Indian Express. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ↑ "Bengaluru gets new mayor, BJP's Goutham Kumar gets elected". www.thenewsminute.com. October 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ↑ "BJP's Goutham Kumar elected Bengaluru's 53rd mayor; Raju is deputy CM | Bengaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "House plans will now be approved in a week: Mayor M Goutham Kumar". The Economic Times. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "Outgoing councillors demand greater powers for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike". The Economic Times. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "BJP's Goutham Kumar elected Bengaluru's 53rd mayor; Raju is deputy CM | Bengaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
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