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| office = [[List of deputy chief ministers of Karnataka|7th]] [[Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka]] | | office = [[List of deputy chief ministers of Karnataka|7th]] [[Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka]] | ||
| governor = [[Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala]] | | governor = [[Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala]] | ||
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| spouse = Kannika Parameshwari Parameshwara <small>(m.1982)</small> | | spouse = Kannika Parameshwari Parameshwara <small>(m.1982)</small> | ||
| children = Shana Parmeshwar | | children = Shana Parmeshwar <small>([[daughter]])</small> | ||
| parents = {{ubl|[[H. M. Gangadharaiah]]|[[Gangamalamma C.]]}} | | parents = {{ubl|[[H. M. Gangadharaiah]]|[[Gangamalamma C.]]}} | ||
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''' | '''Gangadharaiah''' '''Parameshwara''' (born 6 August 1951) is an Indian politician who served as seventh [[Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka]],<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/politics/all-you-need-to-know-about-g-parameshwara-karnatakas-first-dalit-deputy-cm-2573821.html|title=All you need to know about G Parameshwara, Karnataka's first Dalit Deputy CM|website=Moneycontrol|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-26}}</ref> the first [[Dalit]] leader to hold the [[Deputy Chief Minister]] office in [[Karnataka]]<ref name=":4" /> and also the longest-served President of the [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee]]<ref name="karnatakapcc.com2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.karnatakapcc.com/kpcc-president/|title=KPCC President {{!}} KARNATAKA PRADESH CONGRESS COMMITTEE|website=karnatakapcc.com|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629110255/http://www.karnatakapcc.com/kpcc-president/|archive-date=29 June 2018|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> for two consecutive terms.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/071116/dr-g-parameshwar-to-remain-firm-in-kpcc-saddle.html|title=Dr G Parameshwar to remain firm in KPCC saddle|date=2016-11-07|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2018-05-26|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Parameshwara was born on 6 August 1951, at Gollahalli (now known as Siddartha Nagar) in [[Tumkur]]. He was born to Gangamalamma Chikkanna and Former [[Karnataka Legislative Council|MLC]] [[H. M. Gangadharaiah|Gangadharaiah Hebbalalu Mariyappa]]. Gangadharaiah hailed from Hebbalalu village in Amruthuru hobli of [[Kunigal]] taluk, now in [[Magadi]] taluk of [[Ramanagara district]], before shifting to Gangamalamma's village Gollahalli in Tumakuru rural, Parameshwara is the third sibling after older brother Dr G. Shivaprasad.<ref name=":5">{{ | Parameshwara was born on 6 August 1951, at Gollahalli (now known as Siddartha Nagar) in [[Tumkur]]. He was born to Gangamalamma Chikkanna and Former [[Karnataka Legislative Council|MLC]] [[H. M. Gangadharaiah|Gangadharaiah Hebbalalu Mariyappa]]. Gangadharaiah hailed from Hebbalalu village in Amruthuru hobli of [[Kunigal]] taluk, now in [[Magadi]] taluk of [[Ramanagara district]], before shifting to Gangamalamma's village Gollahalli in Tumakuru rural, Parameshwara is the third sibling after older brother Dr G. Shivaprasad.<ref name=":5">{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2018/may/23/i-have-always-longed-for-the-top-post-says-kpcc-president-parameshwara-1818300.html|title=I have always longed for the top post, says KPCC president Parameshwara|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-06-16}}</ref> | ||
He studied primary education at Government School in Gollahalli (Siddartha Nagara) and Heggere, [[Tumkur]]. He went to Sri Siddhartha High School at Siddartha Nagar, which was established by his father in 1959.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ssit.edu.in/sri-siddhartha-education-society/|title=Sri Siddhartha Education Society {{!}} Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, SSIT, Tumkur|website=ssit.edu.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-12}}</ref> He joined Government Pre-University College in Tumkur and after Pre-University College went on to study for a B.Sc. in | He studied primary education at Government School in Gollahalli (Siddartha Nagara) and Heggere, [[Tumkur]]. He went to Sri Siddhartha High School at Siddartha Nagar, which was established by his father in 1959.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ssit.edu.in/sri-siddhartha-education-society/|title=Sri Siddhartha Education Society {{!}} Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, SSIT, Tumkur|website=ssit.edu.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-12}}</ref> He joined Government Pre-University College in Tumkur and after Pre-University College went on to study for a B.Sc. in agriculture in the [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore]], followed by an M.Sc. in agriculture at the same college. After Post-Graduating, Parameshwara had briefly worked as [[Research Assistant]]<ref name=":1" /> in Department of Plant Physiology at the [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore]]. Later, Parameshwara went overseas and obtained a PhD from Waite Agricultural Research Centre, the [[University of Adelaide]] in [[Plant Physiology]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/first-dalit-dy-cm-has-a-doctorate-in-plant-physiology/articleshow/64299707.cms|title=First dalit Dy CM has a Doctorate in plant physiology|last=Aji|first=Sowmya|date=2018-05-24|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-06-16}}</ref> | ||
He joined the [[National Cadet Corps (India)]] at an early age. He was an athlete, has a record 10.9 seconds<ref name=":0" /> of [[100 metres]] race in [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore]] | He joined the [[National Cadet Corps (India)]] at an early age. He was an athlete, has a record 10.9 seconds<ref name=":0" /> of [[100 metres]] race in [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore]]. He represented Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra College in Inter-College/University and Karnataka state in Indian level.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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In mid 1988, he helped his father to establish [[Sri Siddhartha Medical College|Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre]], which was earlier rejected by [[Medical Council of India]] & [[Ramakrishna Hegde]]'s Government but [[Bangalore University]] had approved and later [[Supreme Court of India]] gave permission to sanction [[Sri Siddhartha Medical College]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrint_TOINEW&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOIBG/2010/11/01&ID=Ar00400|title=OFF THE TRACK: FROM RESEARCH TO POLITICS|website=epaper.timesofindia.com|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> | In mid 1988, he helped his father to establish [[Sri Siddhartha Medical College|Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre]], which was earlier rejected by [[Medical Council of India]] & [[Ramakrishna Hegde]]'s Government but [[Bangalore University]] had approved and later [[Supreme Court of India]] gave permission to sanction [[Sri Siddhartha Medical College]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrint_TOINEW&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOIBG/2010/11/01&ID=Ar00400|title=OFF THE TRACK: FROM RESEARCH TO POLITICS|website=epaper.timesofindia.com|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> | ||
In 1989, for the inauguration of the [[Sri Siddhartha Medical College]], Parameshwara along with the Education Minister [[S. M. Yahya]]<ref name=":0">{{ | In 1989, for the inauguration of the [[Sri Siddhartha Medical College]], Parameshwara along with the Education Minister [[S. M. Yahya]]<ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=http://vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com/state/vk-special/interview-with-dr-g-parameshwar/articleshow/59299890.cms|title=ಪರಮ ಕೋಪಿಷ್ಟ ನಾನು; ರಾಜಕೀಯ ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಬದಲಿಸಿತು -Vijaykarnatka|date=25 June 2017|work=Vijaykarnatka|access-date=2017-06-29|language=kn}}</ref> and [[Mallikarjun Kharge]]<ref name=":1" /> who was then President of the Sri Siddhartha Education Society, went on to invite Prime Minister [[Rajiv Gandhi]], when Parameshwara went for the third time with S. M. Yahya to meet Prime Minister [[Rajiv Gandhi]], Rajiv Gandhi told Parameshwara to enter politics and eventually S. M. Yahya took Parameshwara to then [[All India Congress Committee|AICC]] general secretary [[Mohsina Kidwai]] and made him Joint Secretary of [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee]].<ref name=":5" /> | ||
===Political career=== | ===Political career=== | ||
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*In 1993, Parameshwara served as Minister of State for [[Sericulture]]<ref name="karnatakapcc.com2"/> during [[Veerappa Moily]] cabinet. | *In 1993, Parameshwara served as Minister of State for [[Sericulture]]<ref name="karnatakapcc.com2"/> during [[Veerappa Moily]] cabinet. | ||
*In 1999, Parameshwar set a record in the 1999 election to the Assembly from [[Madhugiri (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Madhugiri]] by winning the seat by a margin of 55,802 votes. ''It was the biggest victory margin in the elections that year''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/12/stories/2004031208410500.htm|title=Parameshwar kicks off campaign|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629105942/https://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/12/stories/2004031208410500.htm|archive-date=29 June 2018|url-status=dead|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-03-12|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref> He polled 71,895 votes and his runner up Gangahanumaiah of [[Janata Dal (Secular)]] secured only 16,093 votes<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/12/stories/2004031208410500.htm|title=Parameshwar kicks off campaign|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629105942/https://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/12/stories/2004031208410500.htm|archive-date=29 June 2018|url-status=dead|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-03-12|access-date=2017-09-29}}</ref> Parameshwara's poll was the highest in the state during 1999 election. | *In 1999, Parameshwar set a record in the 1999 election to the Assembly from [[Madhugiri (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Madhugiri]] by winning the seat by a margin of 55,802 votes. ''It was the biggest victory margin in the elections that year''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/12/stories/2004031208410500.htm|title=Parameshwar kicks off campaign|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629105942/https://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/12/stories/2004031208410500.htm|archive-date=29 June 2018|url-status=dead|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-03-12|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref> He polled 71,895 votes and his runner up Gangahanumaiah of [[Janata Dal (Secular)]] secured only 16,093 votes<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/12/stories/2004031208410500.htm|title=Parameshwar kicks off campaign|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629105942/https://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/12/stories/2004031208410500.htm|archive-date=29 June 2018|url-status=dead|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-03-12|access-date=2017-09-29}}</ref> Parameshwara's poll was the highest in the state during 1999 election. | ||
*From 1999 to 2004, he has served as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Higher Education<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/jpi/MARCH2000/CHAP-11.htm|title=11|website=parliamentofindia.nic.in|access-date=2017-10-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113636/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/jpi/march2000/chap-11.htm|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Science & Technology<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/election/1999/oct/18karna.htm|title=Rediff On The NeT: Krishna blesses devotees|website=m.rediff.com|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref> portfolio's also as [[Tumakuru district|Tumkur district]] incharge Minister<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=13387445|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801124728/http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=13387445|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-08-01|title=- Sify.com|website=sify.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref> in [[S. M. Krishna]] Cabinet.<ref>{{ | *From 1999 to 2004, he has served as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Higher Education<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/jpi/MARCH2000/CHAP-11.htm|title=11|website=parliamentofindia.nic.in|access-date=2017-10-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113636/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/jpi/march2000/chap-11.htm|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Science & Technology<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/election/1999/oct/18karna.htm|title=Rediff On The NeT: Krishna blesses devotees|website=m.rediff.com|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref> portfolio's also as [[Tumakuru district|Tumkur district]] incharge Minister<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=13387445|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801124728/http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=13387445|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-08-01|title=- Sify.com|website=sify.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref> in [[S. M. Krishna]] Cabinet.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.karnataka.com/govt/ministers-smk/|title=SM Krishna's Ministers and their Portfolio in 2004 {{!}} 2004 Karnataka Cabinet|date=30 September 2007|work=Karnataka.com|access-date=2017-06-26|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
*On 18 August 2001, he was inducted as Minister of State for Medical Education<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2001/08/18/stories/0418210c.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Nafees loses Medical Education, gets S&T|date=2001-08-18|access-date=2017-10-13}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> (attached to health minister) exchanging Science & Technology for Medical Education with Nafisa Fazal. | *On 18 August 2001, he was inducted as Minister of State for Medical Education<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2001/08/18/stories/0418210c.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Nafees loses Medical Education, gets S&T|date=2001-08-18|access-date=2017-10-13}} {{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> (attached to health minister) exchanging Science & Technology for Medical Education with Nafisa Fazal. | ||
*On 27 June 2002, Parmeshwar was promoted to cabinet rank<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2002/06/27/stories/2002062704780400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629111537/https://www.thehindu.com/2002/06/27/stories/2002062704780400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-06-29|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=6 ministers may be excluded from new team|date=2002-06-27|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2002/06/28/stories/2002062804270600.htm|title=9 new Ministers in Krishna team|last=bgvrh|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2002-06-28|access-date=2017-10-13}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> by then Chief Minister [[S. M. Krishna]] citing that they needed younger face<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2002/06/28/stories/2002062802940400.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=I wanted young faces: Krishna|date=2002-06-28|access-date=2017-10-13}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> in politics. | *On 27 June 2002, Parmeshwar was promoted to cabinet rank<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2002/06/27/stories/2002062704780400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629111537/https://www.thehindu.com/2002/06/27/stories/2002062704780400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-06-29|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=6 ministers may be excluded from new team|date=2002-06-27|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2002/06/28/stories/2002062804270600.htm|title=9 new Ministers in Krishna team|last=bgvrh|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2002-06-28|access-date=2017-10-13}} {{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> by then Chief Minister [[S. M. Krishna]] citing that they needed younger face<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2002/06/28/stories/2002062802940400.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=I wanted young faces: Krishna|date=2002-06-28|access-date=2017-10-13}} {{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> in politics. | ||
*On 13 December 2003, he was inducted as Minister of Information & Publicity<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/2003/12/14/stories/2003121404710400.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=New portfolios of Ministers|date=2003-12-14|access-date=2017-10-13}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> succeeding Prof. B.K. Chandrashekar. | *On 13 December 2003, he was inducted as Minister of Information & Publicity<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/2003/12/14/stories/2003121404710400.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=New portfolios of Ministers|date=2003-12-14|access-date=2017-10-13}} {{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> succeeding Prof. B.K. Chandrashekar. | ||
*In 2004, Parmeshwar won against his nearest rival Kenchamaraiah H. of [[Janata Dal (Secular)]] in [[Madhugiri (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Madhugiri]]. | *In 2004, Parmeshwar won against his nearest rival Kenchamaraiah H. of [[Janata Dal (Secular)]] in [[Madhugiri (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Madhugiri]]. | ||
*From 2007 to 2009, Dr G. Parameshwara served as [[Congress Working Committee]] Member. | *From 2007 to 2009, Dr G. Parameshwara served as [[Congress Working Committee]] Member. | ||
*In 2008, he represented [[Koratagere (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Koratagere]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/karnataka/assembly-constituencies/koratagere.html|title=Koratagere Elections Results 2014, Current MLA, Candidate List of Assembly Elections in Koratagere, Karnataka|website=elections.in|access-date=2017-06-27}}</ref> as winning against runner up Chandraiah of [[Janata Dal (Secular)]]. | *In 2008, he represented [[Koratagere (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Koratagere]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/karnataka/assembly-constituencies/koratagere.html|title=Koratagere Elections Results 2014, Current MLA, Candidate List of Assembly Elections in Koratagere, Karnataka|website=elections.in|access-date=2017-06-27}}</ref> as winning against runner up Chandraiah of [[Janata Dal (Secular)]]. | ||
*On 27 October 2010, he was appointed as the President of [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee]] replacing [[R. V. Deshapande]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-g-parameshwar-to-revive-congress-fortunes-in-karnataka-1458411|title=G Parameshwar to revive Congress fortunes in Karnataka|author=Kumar, Hemanth|date=27 October 2010|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]]| | *On 27 October 2010, he was appointed as the President of [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee]] replacing [[R. V. Deshapande]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-g-parameshwar-to-revive-congress-fortunes-in-karnataka-1458411|title=G Parameshwar to revive Congress fortunes in Karnataka|author=Kumar, Hemanth|date=27 October 2010|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|access-date=21 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
*On 1 July 2014, he got elected to [[Karnataka Legislative Council|Legislative Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=241002|title=B'lore: Parameshwar, 6 others to become MLCs, Ivan D'Souza not included|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> | *On 1 July 2014, he got elected to [[Karnataka Legislative Council|Legislative Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=241002|title=B'lore: Parameshwar, 6 others to become MLCs, Ivan D'Souza not included|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> | ||
*On 30 October 2015, he was appointed as Home Minister of Karnataka replacing [[K. J. George]].<ref name=":22">{{ | *On 30 October 2015, he was appointed as Home Minister of Karnataka replacing [[K. J. George]].<ref name=":22">{{cite news|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/india/George-out-Parameshwara-new-Karnataka-home-minister/articleshow/49598695.cms|title=George out, Parameshwara new Karnataka home minister - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> | ||
*On 15 January 2016, Dr G. Parameshwara was appointed as [[Chikmagalur district]] incharge Minister.<ref>{{ | *On 15 January 2016, Dr G. Parameshwara was appointed as [[Chikmagalur district]] incharge Minister.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://kannada.oneindia.com/news/karnataka/home-minister-dr-g-parameshwara-gets-chikkamagaluru-district-responsibility-100132.html|title=ಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗೆ ಹೊಸ ಉಸ್ತುವಾರಿ ಸಚಿವರು|work=https://kannada.oneindia.com|access-date=2018-08-01|language=kn}}</ref> | ||
*On 24 June 2017, he resigned as Home Minister along with District incharge Minister of [[Chikmagalur district]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newskarnataka.com/kalasa/roshan-baig-is-chikkamagalur-in-charge-minister|title=Roshan Baig is Chikkamagalur in-charge minister|last=NewsKarnataka|website=NewsKarnataka|language=en|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref> to look after state campaign,<ref>{{ | *On 24 June 2017, he resigned as Home Minister along with District incharge Minister of [[Chikmagalur district]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newskarnataka.com/kalasa/roshan-baig-is-chikkamagalur-in-charge-minister|title=Roshan Baig is Chikkamagalur in-charge minister|last=NewsKarnataka|website=NewsKarnataka|date=5 July 2017|language=en|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref> to look after state campaign,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/jun/01/g-parameshwar-quits-as-karnataka-home-minister-to-focus-on-party-affairs-as-kpcc-chief-ahead-of-poll-1611643.html|title=G Parameshwar quits as Karnataka Home Minister to focus on party affairs as KPCC chief ahead of polls|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karnataka-home-minister-resigns-to-focus-on-duties-as-state-congress-chief/articleshow/58952990.cms|title=Karnataka Home Minister resigns to focus on duties as state Congress chief|last=PTI|date=2 June 2017|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2017-06-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/parameshwara-resignation-accepted-cabinet-expansion-soon/article19143729.ece|title=Parameshwara resignation accepted; Cabinet expansion soon|last=Correspondent|first=Special|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-26|language=en}}</ref> He also handover Chairman of Campaign Committee of [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee|KPCC]] to [[D. K. Shivakumar]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/parameshwara-remains-kpcc-chief/article18685380.ece|title=Parameshwara remains KPCC chief|date=1 June 2017|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-09-29|others=Special Correspondent, Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and remained President of [[Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee|KPCC]] for the second term.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/parameshwara-to-remain-kpcc-president-cm-to-lead-cong-in-2018/articleshow/58944111.cms|title=Parameshwara to remain KPCC president, CM to lead Cong in 2018 - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-09-29}}</ref> | ||
*On 15 May 2018, Dr. G. Parameshwara won from [[Koratagere (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Koratagere]] constitution as elected [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly|MLA]] Candidate.<ref>http://www.timesnownews.com/elections/karnataka-assembly-election-2018-latest/constituency/article/koratagere-sudhakar-lal-p-r-g-parameshwara-bjp-congress-jds/224617</ref> | *On 15 May 2018, Dr. G. Parameshwara won from [[Koratagere (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Koratagere]] constitution as elected [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly|MLA]] Candidate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/elections/karnataka-assembly-election-2018-latest/constituency/article/koratagere-sudhakar-lal-p-r-g-parameshwara-bjp-congress-jds/224617|title=Koratagere Election Result 2018 live updates: Congress' Dr.G Parmeshwara takes the winning title in Koratagere}}</ref> | ||
*On 23 May 2018, Dr. G. Parameshwara took oath as the [[Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka]].<ref>{{ | *On 23 May 2018, Dr. G. Parameshwara took oath as the [[Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/g-parameshwara-to-be-karnataka-deputy-chief-minister-says-hd-kumaraswamy-1855960|title=Congress Gets Deputy Chief Minister, Lion's Share In Karnataka Ministries|work=NDTV.com|access-date=2018-05-23|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*On 8 June 2018, Dr. G. Parameshwara took incharge of ''"Home Department of Karnataka (excluding Intelligence), Bengaluru Development ([[BBMP]], [[Bangalore Development Authority|BDA]], [[Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board|BWSSB]], [[Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority|BMRDA]], Directorate of Town Planning from Urban Development Department)'' and ''Youth Empowerment & Sports Department".''<ref>{{ | *On 8 June 2018, Dr. G. Parameshwara took incharge of ''"Home Department of Karnataka (excluding Intelligence), Bengaluru Development ([[BBMP]], [[Bangalore Development Authority|BDA]], [[Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board|BWSSB]], [[Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority|BMRDA]], Directorate of Town Planning from Urban Development Department)'' and ''Youth Empowerment & Sports Department".''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/g-parameshwara-bags-both-home-and-bengaluru-dks-gets-water-resources-full-list-karnataka|title=G Parameshwara bags both Home and Bengaluru, DKS gets Water Resources: Full list of Karnataka ministers|date=2018-06-08|work=The News Minute|access-date=2018-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kla.kar.nic.in/assembly/ministry.htm|title=Karnataka Legislative Assembly|date=2018-06-16|website=kla.kar.nic.in|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616123037/http://www.kla.kar.nic.in/assembly/ministry.htm|archive-date=2018-06-16|access-date=2018-06-16}}</ref> | ||
*On 31 July 2018, Dr G. Parameshwara was appointed as District-incharge Minister of [[Bangalore Urban]]<ref>{{ | *On 31 July 2018, Dr G. Parameshwara was appointed as District-incharge Minister of [[Bangalore Urban]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2018/aug/01/g-parameshwara-to-head-bengaluru-urban-district-1851407.html|title=G Parameshwara to head Bengaluru Urban district|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref> and [[Tumkur District]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/cm-appoints-dist-charge-684807.html|title=CM appoints dist in-charge ministers|date=2018-07-31|work=Deccan Herald|access-date=2018-08-01|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com/state/karnataka/hd-kumaraswamy-led-coalition-govt-appointed-district-in-charge-ministers/articleshow/65217245.cms|title=ಕೊನೆಗೂ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಉಸ್ತುವಾರಿ ಸಚಿವರ ನೇಮಕ - Vijaykarnataka|date=2018-07-31|work=Vijaykarnataka|access-date=2018-08-01|language=kn}}</ref> | ||
*On 28 Dec 2018, Dr G. Parameshwara had to part with The Home Minister portfolio & The Youth Empowerment and Sports portfolio in order to balance the regional wise distribution of Minister Posts, Dr G. Parameshwara Continued to hold the coveted Bengaluru Development ministry alongside three more portfolios "IT, BT, and Science and Technology; Law, Justice and Human Rights; and Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation".<ref>{{ | *On 28 Dec 2018, Dr G. Parameshwara had to part with The Home Minister portfolio & The Youth Empowerment and Sports portfolio in order to balance the regional wise distribution of Minister Posts, Dr G. Parameshwara Continued to hold the coveted Bengaluru Development ministry alongside three more portfolios "IT, BT, and Science and Technology; Law, Justice and Human Rights; and Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/parameshwara-parts-with-plum-portfolio-in-karnataka-cabinet-expansion/article25854263.ece|title=Parameshwara parts with plum portfolio in Karnataka Cabinet expansion|date=2018-12-28|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-01-24|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
=== Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000 === | === Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000 === | ||
==== Tumkur University ==== | ==== Tumkur University ==== | ||
G. Parameshwara was chairman<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/2001/11/28/stories/0428210c.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Free education for girls till degree level recommended|date=2001-11-28|access-date=2018-08-01}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> on board for [[Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000]] and then he was Higher Education minister in [[S. M. Krishna]] Cabinet who piloted a Bill (''Amending Act 10 of 2004)'' in February 2004 for an exclusive University in Tumkur.<ref name="The Times of India">{{ | G. Parameshwara was chairman<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/2001/11/28/stories/0428210c.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Free education for girls till degree level recommended|date=2001-11-28|access-date=2018-08-01}} {{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> on board for [[Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000]] and then he was Higher Education minister in [[S. M. Krishna]] Cabinet who piloted a Bill (''Amending Act 10 of 2004)'' in February 2004 for an exclusive University in Tumkur.<ref name="The Times of India">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/No-infrastructure-at-Tumkur-varsity/articleshow/899169.cms|title=No infrastructure at Tumkur varsity - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref> | ||
This act carved out half of [[Bangalore University]] to make [[Tumkur University]] at Tumkur for Tumkur, Kolar and Bangalore Rural. In the beginning, they created Dr Ambedkar Bhavan<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.highereducationinindia.com/universities/tumkur-university.php|title=Tumkur University Tumkur - Courses, Admissions, Exams & Results|website=highereducationinindia.com|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref> for office purposes about 3 years as | This act carved out half of [[Bangalore University]] to make [[Tumkur University]] at Tumkur for Tumkur, Kolar and Bangalore Rural. In the beginning, they created Dr Ambedkar Bhavan<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.highereducationinindia.com/universities/tumkur-university.php|title=Tumkur University Tumkur - Courses, Admissions, Exams & Results|website=highereducationinindia.com|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref> for office purposes about 3 years as 200 acres land for the university wasn't available in Tumkur. Later vast land of Govt. Science & Arts College was used for University.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Parameshwars-formula-for-ending-Tumkur-University-tangle/article14767270.ece|title=Parameshwar's formula for ending Tumkur University tangle|date=2007-05-23|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-08-01|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
On 12 January 2007, [[Tumkur University]] was inaugurated by Governor [[T. N. Chaturvedi]] and Chief Minister [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]] after 3 years of passing Bill.<ref name=":02" /><ref>{{ | On 12 January 2007, [[Tumkur University]] was inaugurated by Governor [[T. N. Chaturvedi]] and Chief Minister [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]] after 3 years of passing Bill.<ref name=":02" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Tumkur-varsity-inaugurated/article14705666.ece|title=Tumkur varsity inaugurated|date=2007-01-13|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-08-01|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It was delayed due to lack of infrastructure and funds from the successor coalition government<ref name="The Times of India"/> and then Chief Minister [[Dharam Singh]] who had announced the withdrawal of the government order which froze the setting up of [[Tumkur University|Tumkur university]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/No-yes-Tumkur-varsity-from-this-yr/articleshow/765056.cms|title=No, yes: Tumkur varsity from this yr - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref> | ||
===Positions in political party=== | ===Positions in political party=== | ||
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==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Parameshwara married Kannika Parameshwari, his friend's sister.<ref name=":5" /> The two had met while Parmeshwar was studying in [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore|Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra]] later married in 1982 in Tumkur as per Buddhist norms. He is an [[Ambedkarite]], a follower of BR Ambedkar.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2021/jan/04/many-embrace-buddhism-in-tumakuru-2245068.html</ref><ref>https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/180416/dr-g-parameshwar-why-should-a-dalit-not-be-cm.html</ref><ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/india/south/story/karnataka-cm-post-dalit-cm-g-parameshwara-siddaramaiah-congress-kpcc-241519-2015-02-23</ref><ref>https://www.deccanherald.com/content/246040/congress-realising-ambedkars-dreams-says.html</ref> Parameshwara believes in [[Buddhism]] and its philosophy. Parameshwara is an art collector and artefacts picked up by him on his visits to many places.<ref name=":1"/> | Parameshwara married Kannika Parameshwari, his friend's sister.<ref name=":5" /> The two had met while Parmeshwar was studying in [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore|Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra]] later married in 1982 in Tumkur as per Buddhist norms. He is an [[Ambedkarite]], a follower of BR Ambedkar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2021/jan/04/many-embrace-buddhism-in-tumakuru-2245068.html|title=Many embrace Buddhism in Tumakuru}}</ref><ref>https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/180416/dr-g-parameshwar-why-should-a-dalit-not-be-cm.html</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/south/story/karnataka-cm-post-dalit-cm-g-parameshwara-siddaramaiah-congress-kpcc-241519-2015-02-23|title = Karnataka likely to get a Dalit chief minister}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/246040/congress-realising-ambedkars-dreams-says.html|title = Congress realising Ambedkar's dreams, says Parameshwar|date = May 2012}}</ref> Parameshwara believes in [[Buddhism]] and its philosophy. Parameshwara is an art collector and artefacts picked up by him on his visits to many places.<ref name=":1"/> | ||
==Appointments and fellowships== | ==Appointments and fellowships== | ||
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*[[Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka]] | *[[Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka]] | ||
* Home Minister of Karnataka | * Home Minister of Karnataka | ||
* President, Karnataka Athletics Association<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianathletics.in/state-units-afi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629200417/http://indianathletics.in/state-units-afi|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 June 2017|title=LIST OF AFFILIATED UNITS--‐ AFI {{!}} AFI|date=29 June 2017|access-date=2017-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{ | * President, Karnataka Athletics Association<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianathletics.in/state-units-afi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629200417/http://indianathletics.in/state-units-afi|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 June 2017|title=LIST OF AFFILIATED UNITS--‐ AFI {{!}} AFI|date=29 June 2017|access-date=2017-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/G-Parameshwara-president-Karnataka-Athletics-Association-relaunched-the-association-website-www-kaa-org-in-ahead-of-the-19th-Federation-Cup-national-senior-athletics-championship-2015-on-Wednesday-/articleshow/47096830.cms|title=G Parameshwara, president, Karnataka Athletics Association relaunched the association website www.kaa.org.in ahead of the 19th Federation Cup national senior athletics championship 2015 on Wednesday. - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-07-01}}</ref> | ||
* Member, Board of Regent, [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore|University of Agriculture Science, Bangalore]] | * Member, Board of Regent, [[University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore|University of Agriculture Science, Bangalore]] | ||
* Chairman, [[Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education|Sri Siddhartha University]] (SAHE),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sahe.in/board-of-management.php|title=Welcome to Sri Siddhartha University|website=sahe.in|access-date=2017-09-29}}</ref> Tumkur | * Chairman, [[Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education|Sri Siddhartha University]] (SAHE),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sahe.in/board-of-management.php|title=Welcome to Sri Siddhartha University|website=sahe.in|access-date=2017-09-29}}</ref> Tumkur | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* Karnataka Game Changer Award 2017.<small>(U. K. Karnataka Business Chamber)</small><ref>{{Citation|last=sujit nair|title=Dr G Parameshwar being awarded Karnataka Game Changer Award 2017 at UK Parliament, London|date=9 March 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF_LsuSiYyA| | * Karnataka Game Changer Award 2017.<small>(U. K. Karnataka Business Chamber)</small><ref>{{Citation|last=sujit nair|title=Dr G Parameshwar being awarded Karnataka Game Changer Award 2017 at UK Parliament, London|date=9 March 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF_LsuSiYyA|access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> | ||
* National Unity Award<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://ssit.edu.in/joint-secretary/|title=Joint Secretary {{!}} Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, SSIT, Tumkur|website=ssit.edu.in|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-29}}</ref> in 1993. | * National Unity Award<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://ssit.edu.in/joint-secretary/|title=Joint Secretary {{!}} Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, SSIT, Tumkur|website=ssit.edu.in|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-29}}</ref> in 1993. | ||
* Distinguished Leadership Award.<ref name=":3" /> | * Distinguished Leadership Award.<ref name=":3" /> | ||
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[[Category:Karnataka MLAs 2008–2013]] | [[Category:Karnataka MLAs 2008–2013]] | ||
[[Category:Karnataka MLCs 2014–2020]] | [[Category:Karnataka MLCs 2014–2020]] | ||
[[Category:Karnataka MLAs | [[Category:Karnataka MLAs 2018–2023]] | ||
[[Category:People from Tumkur]] | [[Category:People from Tumkur]] | ||
[[Category:1951 births]] | [[Category:1951 births]] | ||