H. Anjaneya
Minister of Social and Backward Classes Welfare
Government of Karnataka
In office
2015  15 May 2018
Succeeded byC. Puttarangashetty
Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
In office
2013–2018
Preceded byM. Chandrappa
Succeeded byM. Chandrappa
ConstituencyHolalkere
In office
2004–2007
Preceded byM. Chandrappa
Succeeded bySeat ceased to exist
ConstituencyBharamasagara
Personal details
BornHolalkere
Nationality Indian
Political partyIndian National Congress
OccupationPolitician

Holalkere Anjaneya is an Indian Politician from the state of Karnataka.[1] He is a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Holalkere constituency.[2][3]

Political party

He is from the Indian National Congress.[4]

Ministry

He was the Minister for Social Welfare in the Siddaramaiah led Karnataka Government from 2015-2018[5][6][7][8]

Controversy

It was alleged that his wife took a bribe on his behalf in the rice distribution scam.[9][10][11]

References

  1. "Holalkere: In This Chitradurga Seat, A Rebel Candidate Poses Major Threat To BJP, Congress | Karnataka Constituency Watch". TimesNow. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  2. "H ANJANEYA (Winner) HOLALKERE (CHITRADURGA)". myneta.info. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  3. "'Left' Dalits seek bigger share in Congress ticket in reserved seats". The Hindu. 14 March 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  4. "Holalkere Election Results LIVE | M Chandrappa of BJP wins against Congress' H Anjaneya". cnbctv18.com. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. "Karnataka minister H Anjaneya". deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  6. "This Karnataka minister doesn't want to be called a Hindu anymore". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  7. "Anjaneya announces Rs. 10-crore package for Koraga development". thehindu.com. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  8. "BJP demands resignation of social welfare minister Anjaneya". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  9. "Will quit if bribe charges are proved: Karnataka minister H Anjaneya". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  10. "BJP MLAs demand resignation of Karnataka minister H Anjaneya". business-standard.com. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  11. "BJP bays for Anjaneya ouster, chair's apology". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
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