Priya Krishna (politician)
Priya Krishna (born 27 April 1984) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is a member of the Indian National Congress.
Priya Krishna | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly, Karnataka | |
In office 2009–2018 | |
Preceded by | V. Somanna |
Succeeded by | V. Somanna |
Constituency | Govindraj Nagar |
Personal details | |
Born | 27 April 1984 36) Bengaluru, India | (age
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Parents | M. Krishnappa Priyadarshini |
Residence | Bangalore, India |
Alma mater | Bangalore University, Mysore University |
Occupation |
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Website | www |
He was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka from Govindraj Nagar, Bangalore in 2009.[1] He was the youngest member of the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka at age 25.[2][3][4]
Early life
Priya Krishna is the elder son of Smt. Priyadarshini and M Krishnappa Ex-Minister, Karnataka.
After his B.A Graduation in honours & LLB Degree from Bangalore University, he finished his master's degree in Political Science from Mysore University.
Career
Priya Krishna entered politics in 2003 when he became an active member of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Party (KPCC). He got elected as MLA after contesting the Govindraj Nagar elections.
In the 2013 General Elections Krishna battled the Bharatiya Janata Party. Somanna shifted his constituency and took on Krishna's father M Krishnappa in the neighbouring Vijayanagara Assembly constituency.[5]
Priya Krishna won and retained his seat in the 2013 Karnataka Assembly Elections with 42,460 votes, securing 55.36% of the total.[6]
Affidavit and assets
Krishna was the richest candidate in the fray during 2018 Karnataka Assembly Elections by declaring a personal wealth of over ₹1,020 crore.[7]
Works
Controversies
Priya Krishna filed a defamation case against a Kannada channel for airing allegations of forest land encroachment against him and sought Rs 100 crore in damages and deposited Rs 52 lakh fee to the court.[11][12]
References
- Reporter, Staff (21 August 2009). "BJP, JD(S) win two seat each in Karnataka by-polls". Live Mint. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
- Reporter, Staff (21 August 2009). "Strange Case of Priya Krishna". Mid Day. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- Reporter, Staff (18 April 2013). "Congress 'most eligible bachelor' Priya Krishna is worth over Rs 900 crore". Economic Time. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- Reporter, Staff (28 April 2016). "Metro is more convenient for us than cars: Legislators". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- "Somanna's protege takes on richie rich Priya Krishna". The Hindu.
- "GOVINDRAJ NAGAR (GEN)". News18.
- "Priya Krishna may be the richest candidate again". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- "Vijayanagar TTMC opens". Deccan Herald. 6 March 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- "Project Vruksha: Mapping a green future". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- "Magadi Rd underpass now open for traffic". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- "Highest Court Fee Is Just A Drop In The Ocean For Richest Mla In Karnataka". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- "In a first, Congress politician sues Kannada channel for Rs 100 crore in defamation case". News Minute. Retrieved 21 February 2015.