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Dr G Parameshwara

MLA
Also known as ಜಿ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ, G Parameshwar
KoratagereKarnataka
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Father's Name
H M Gangadharaiah
Profession
Agriculture, Educationist and Politics
Gender
Male
Age
72 years (b. ~1954)

Dr G Parameshwara is an MLA belonging to INC, representing Koratagere, Karnataka. He is 72 years old and has declared Post Graduate as his highest education. In the 2023 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹58.24 Cr with liabilities of ₹5.20 Cr. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 8 elections contested, 6 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
72
Years
Education
Post Graduate (Ph.D. Plant Physiology)
Net Assets (2023)
₹53.04 Cr
2023 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
0
0 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1989
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Madhugiri

    Elected for the first time to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.

  2. 1993
    Minister of State· Madhugiri

    Served as Minister of State for Sericulture in Veerappa Moily Cabinet.

  3. 1999
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Cabinet Minister· Madhugiri

    Re-elected MLA and served as Cabinet Minister for Higher Education in S M Krishna Cabinet.

  4. 2004
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Cabinet Minister· Madhugiri

    Re-elected MLA and served as Information and Public Relations Minister.

  5. 2008
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Koratagere

    Elected from newly delimited Koratagere constituency.

  6. 2010
    KPCC President

    Appointed President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.

  7. 2015
    Member of Legislative Council & Home Minister· Nominated

    Appointed Home Minister of Karnataka in Siddaramaiah Ministry.

  8. 2018
    Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka· Koratagere

    Elected MLA and sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister holding Home and Bengaluru Development portfolios.

  9. 2023
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Home Minister· KoratagereCurrent

    Re-elected to 16th Assembly and appointed Cabinet Minister for Home Affairs.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1989AssemblyMadhugiri
✋
INC		Won48,12052.1%
1994AssemblyMadhugiri
✋
INC		Lost42,11041.2%
1999AssemblyMadhugiri
✋
INC		Won58,21055.4%
2004AssemblyMadhugiri
✋
INC		Won54,12048.2%
2008AssemblyKoratagere
✋
INC		Won49,27642.1%
2013AssemblyKoratagere
✋
INC		Lost51,54338.62%
2018AssemblyKoratagere
✋
INC		Won81,59848.12%
2023AssemblyKoratagere
✋
INC		Won85,86348.74%

Financial Profile(2023)

₹58.24 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹44.03 Cr76%
  • Movable Assets₹14.21 Cr24%
  • Liabilities₹5.20 Cr9%
Movable Assets
₹14.21 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹44.03 Cr
Liabilities
₹5.20 Cr
Net Assets
₹53.04 Cr

Source: 2023 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

0
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted

No criminal cases declared in the most recent affidavit.

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2023 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.

Compared with peers
Dr G Parameshwara
₹58.24 Cr · 0 cases
Average of 221 MLAs in Karnataka
₹40.79 Cr · 0.2 cases
Average of 607 INC MLAs
₹19.56 Cr · 1.0 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

DP
Dr G Parameshwara
MLA
Parents
HG
Father
H M Gangadharaiah
Educationist / Founder Sri Siddhartha Education Society
Spouse
KP
Spouse
Kannika Parameshwari
Educationist / Business · ₹24.0 L

Education

Post Graduate (Ph.D. Plant Physiology)

Income(2021 - 2022)

Total declared income
₹1.09 Cr
Self₹85.0 L
Spouse — Kannika Parameshwari₹24.0 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Dr G Parameshwara represent?

Dr G Parameshwara is an MLA representing Koratagere, Karnataka and belongs to INC.

What are the declared assets of Dr G Parameshwara?

Dr G Parameshwara declared total assets of ₹58.24 Cr and liabilities of ₹5.20 Cr in the 2023 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Dr G Parameshwara have?

Dr G Parameshwara declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.

What is the educational qualification of Dr G Parameshwara?

Dr G Parameshwara declared Post Graduate (Ph.D. Plant Physiology) as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Dr G Parameshwara?

Dr G Parameshwara is 72 years old as per the records on file.

What was Dr G Parameshwara's most recent election result?

Dr G Parameshwara won the 2023 Assembly election from Koratagere with a 48.74% vote share.

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Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2023 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2023 Election Affidavit
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