C. P. Yogeshwara
C. P. Yogeshwara | |
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| Minister of Tourism, Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 21 January 2021 – 26 July 2021 | |
| Preceded by | C. T. Ravi Anand Singh |
| Succeeded by | Anand Singh |
| Minister of Forest, Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 4 August 2011 – 12 July 2012 | |
| Preceded by | C. H. Vijayashankar |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 13 May 2011 – 16 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | M. C. Ashwath |
| Succeeded by | H. D. Kumaraswamy |
| Constituency | Channapatna |
| In office 7 Oct 1999 – 20 Aug 2009 | |
| Preceded by | M. Varade Gowda |
| Succeeded by | M. C. Ashwath |
| Constituency | Channapatna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1963[1] Chakkere (Channapatna Taluk, Ramanagara District) |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Party | Indian National Congress (2004–2009, 2014–2017, 2024–present) |
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| Spouse(s) | Manju Kumari N. aka Malvikaa Solanki (1986–2004) Sheela Yogeshwar (m. 2006) |
| Children | Nisha[2] |
| Occupation | Politician, Actor |
Chakkere Puttamade Gowda Yogeshwara is an Indian Politician and Actor from the state of Karnataka who served as the Minister of Tourism, Environment and Ecology Department of Karnataka from 21 January 2021 to 26 July 2021.[3] He is a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Channapatna constituency.[4][5] He also worked in Kannada Film Industry (Sandalwood) in lead roles. His performance in Utthara Druvadind Dakshina Druvaku, Badhri, Kambalahalli, Preethi Nee Illade Na Hegirali and Sainika[6] were praised. His last role was in the movie Attahasa as a cop, the film was based on the life of Veerappan. He was nominated as MLC on 22/07/2020 from BJP.[7][8][9]
Early life
C.P. Yogeshwar was born on 29 August 1963 in Chakere village, Channapatna Taluk, Ramnagara Dist. in Karnataka. He has completed his B.Sc. from V.V. Puram College, Bangalore in the years 1983–1986.[10]
Ministry
He was the Minister for Forest in the B.S. Yeddyurappa led Karnataka Government.[11]
2024 Channapatna Assembly By-Poll
BJP leader and former minister C.P. Yogeshwar resigned as an MLC after he was denied the party ticket for the Channapatna Assembly bypoll, with the seat being allotted to alliance partner JD(S).[12]
He joined Congress party and got the ticket for Channapatna bypoll.
Congress candidate C.P. Yogeshwar won the Channapatna bypoll, defeating JD(S) candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of H.D. Kumaraswamy and grandson of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda. Nikhil secured 87,229 votes, while Yogeshwar polled 1,12,642 votes, marking a significant victory for Congress in the constituency.[13][14]
External links
References
- ^ "Happy birthday Yogeshwar!". The Times of India. 29 August 2013. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Actor-politician Yogeshwar's daughter Nisha makes her debut". The Times of India. 12 August 2013. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "C.P. Yogeshwar: A political life with filmy twists". The Hindu. 25 October 2024. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "C P YOGESHWARA (Winner) CHANNAPATNA (RAMANAGARAM)". myneta.info. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Former BJP MLA CP Yogeshwar is a bundle of disappointments, Channapatna locals say". The Times of India. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "Happy birthday Yogeshwar!". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Karnataka Congress wins all three bye-polls, Nikhil Kumaraswamy loses again". The News Minute. 23 November 2024. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "BJP MLC Yogeshwar resigns over denial of Channapatna seat ticket". Hindustan Times. 22 October 2024. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "C.P. Yogeshwar Rejoins Congress, Criticises BJP-JDS Alliance Over Channapatna By-poll". Deccan Chronicle. 23 October 2024. Archived from the original on 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "C P Yogeeshwara(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- CHANNAPATNA(RAMANAGARAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".
- ^ "Despite facing 28 chargesheets, actor-politician Yogeshwar remains forest minister". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Karnataka bypolls: BJP leader C.P. Yogeshwar resigns as MLC after denial of party ticket for Channapatna seat". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Karnataka bypoll results 2024: Congress sweeps Sandur, Shiggaon and Channapatna". India TV News. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "Channapatna bypoll: Congress's C P Yogeshwar defeats H D Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 14 February 2026.