K. Virupaxappa

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K. Virupakshappa
Member of Parliament
Lok Sabha
In office
2004–2009
Preceded byH. G. Ramulu
Succeeded byShivaramagouda Shivanagouda
ConstituencyKoppal
Personal details
Born (1942-03-06) 6 March 1942 (age 82)
Sindhanur, Raichur District, Karnataka
Political partyINC
SpouseKamalamma
Children1 daughter
ResidenceSindhanur
As of 25 September, 2006
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K. Virupakshappa (born 6 March 1942) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Koppal constituency of Karnataka and is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party.

Social And Cultural Activities

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Started many associations for the cause of social justice to uplift the poor and the backwards in Raichur District; associated with many schools and colleges including hostels for the poor boys and girls

Positions held

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1960-1968 Municipal Councillor 1994-1999 Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly 1996 onwards Vice President, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee 2004 Elected to 14th Lok Sabha & Member, Committee on Human Resource Development

Some other positions

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  • Director, Vice President and President, Primary Land Development Co-operative Bank, Sindhanur, 1968–72
  • President, (i) VSSN, Co-operative Bank, 1975–83; (ii) APMC, 1993–94; and (iii) Sri Kanakadasa Seva Sangha 1978 onwards
  • State President, Kurubar Society; 1995–98
  • District President, Kurubar Society, 1990–95; Director, Land Development Co-operative Society, 1978–80; chairman, TBP CADA, Munirabad, 2004
  • Secretary, POIV Technic College, Rampur, Raichur, 1988–90
  • Builder and President, Sri Kanakadas Pre University College, Primary and High School, Sindhanur
  • Builder, Backward Community Hostel and Sangha started in 1978
  • Member, APMC, 1968–78
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