H.C Srikantaiah

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H.C Srikantaiah
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Minister of Revenue Government of Karnataka
In office 11 October 1999 – 28 May 2004
Chief Minister	S.M Krishna
Preceded by	D. Manjunath
Succeeded by	M.P Prakash
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office 2 December 1989 – 13 March 1991
Preceded by	H.N Nanje Gowda
Succeeded by	H.D Deve Gowda
Constituency	Hassan
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly for Shravanabelagola
In office 1972–1985
Preceded by	S. Shivappa
Succeeded by	N. Gangadhar
Constituency	Shravanabelagola
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly for Shravanabelagola
In office 1999–2004
Preceded by	C.S Putte Gowda
Succeeded by	C.S Putte Gowda
Constituency	Shravanabelagola
Member of Karnataka Legistative Council
In office 1986–1989
Personal details
Born	July 18,1926 Hirisave, Mysore State, British India
Died	March 12, 2011 (aged 85) Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Resting place	Hirisave, Karnataka
Political party	Indian National Congress until 2009 ; Bharatiya Janata Party 2009-2011
Spouse(s)	Late. Nagamma (m. 1948)
Children	3 Sons, 5 Daughters H.S Chandru (son), H.S Vijay Kumar (son), H.S Ravi Kumar (son) H.S Prabha (daughter), H.S Vasantha (daughter), H.S Indira (daughter), H.S Sudha (daughter), H.S Suma (daughter)
Parents	Late Patel Chowdegowda and Late Rangamma
Residence	Bangalore, Karnataka
Nickname(s)	Annaiah

Hirisave Chowdegowda Srikantaiah alias Annaiah(July 18, 1926 - March 12, 2011) was a senior Indian politician with the Indian National Congress party and a Member of Parliament of 9th Lok Sabha. He was elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Shravanabelagola assembly constituency in Hassan from 1972-1985 and from 2000-2004. He was a Minister in Government of Karnataka in cabinets of Devaraj Urs, Veerendra Patil and S.M Krishna holding portfolios such as Revenue, Urban Development, Cooperation, Home, Power, Forest, Minor Irrigation, Public Works and Municipal Administration.

Early Life and Family

H.C Srikantaiah was born in Hirisave village of Channarayapatna taluk in Hassan district of the erstwhile Mysore State (in present-day Karnataka). He married Nagamma in 1948. They have 3 sons (1 deceased) and 5 daughters. He is from the Vokkaliga community in Karnataka.

Political Career

H.C Srikantaiah began his political career by winning as an independent candidate from Shravanabelagola assembly constituency in Hassan in 1972. He later joined Indian National Congress and won continuously until 1985. He was a member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from 1972-1985 and from 2000-2004. He rose to be one of the most respected and revered leaders of the state and was popularly known as 'Annaiah' meaning 'Big Brother, Srikantaiah was a Minister in Karnataka for almost 20 years. In 1980, Srikantaiah narrowly missed becoming the Chief Minister following his key role in garnering the support of 80 MLAs to defect Congress (U) formed by Devaraj Urs to the faction which was loyal to late prime minister Indira Gandhi. But luck was not in his side as Gundurao became the CM with the help of his links in Delhi, particularly Sanjay Gandhi. He was the Minister for Cooperation in Gundu Rao ministry After spending nearly four decades in the Indian National Congress, Srikantaiah, considered one of the Vokkaliga strongmen, joined the BJP ahead of 2009 Parliament elections.

Death

He died on March 12, 2011 at a private hospital in Bangalore after a prolonged illness. He was 85. He was cremated in his birthplace Hirisave village of Channarayapatna taluk in Hassan district with state honours.

Social Activities

H.C Srikantaiah was a keen educationalist and a social worker. He was the Founder-President of Adichunchanagiri B.Ed., College, Sri Adichunchanagiri First Grade College, Sri Adichunchanagiri Industrial Training Institute and Sri Adichunchanagiri Pharmacy College and High School, Channarayapatna, Hassan

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