Krishnappa M
M. Krishnappa is a seasoned politician from Karnataka and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) who has represented the Vijayanagar constituency in Bengaluru multiple times as an MLA , earning recognition for his decades lon…
M. Krishnappa is a seasoned politician from Karnataka and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) who has represented the Vijayanagar constituency in Bengaluru multiple times as an MLA, earning recognition for his decades-long political career focused on grassroots engagement, constituency development, infrastructure improvement, and welfare-oriented public service.
Table of Contents
- Basic Profile
- Education
- Early Career
- Entry into Politics
- Legislative Career
- Assembly Tenure
- Ministerial Positions
- Electoral Influence and Political Base
- Public Image and Political Identity
- Political Timeline
- Summary
- Contact Information and Address
- Social Media Pages
Basic Profile
- Full Name: Muniswamappa Krishnappa
- Date of Birth: 16 April 1953 Place of Birth: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Father’s Name: Late Muniswamappa
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Politician, Businessman, Agriculturist
- Political Party: Indian National Congress
- Community: Vokkaliga
- Spouse: Mrs. Priyadarshini Krishnappa
- Children:
Priya Krishna and Pradeep Krishnappa
Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – from Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College, affiliated with Bangalore University (1973).
- Served as Senate Member of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
Early Career
Before entering politics, M. Krishnappa was actively involved in real estate, land development, and business activities in Bengaluru. His involvement in layout development in the city earned him the popular nickname “Layout Krishnappa.”
He also served on several advisory bodies including:
- Southern Railway Board Committee (Member)
- Bangalore Telecommunications District Advisory Committee (Member)
Entry into Politics
- Entered active politics through the Indian National Congress.
- Gradually built a strong political base in western Bengaluru.
- Served as a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council (MLC) from 2000 to 2006.
- Contested the 2004 Lok Sabha election from Bengaluru South as a Congress candidate.
- Later emerged as a prominent Congress leader in Bengaluru city politics.
- Elected multiple times as an MLA from the Vijayanagar constituency.
- Focused on infrastructure development, road improvements, and civic amenities in his area.
- Actively involved in housing and welfare schemes for local communities.
- Known for strong grassroots connect with party workers and residents.
- Played a key role in strengthening Congress’s influence in west Bengaluru.
- Advocated for education and youth employment programs in his constituency.
- Recognized for mediating local political and civic issues effectively.
Legislative Career
MLA – Vijayanagar Assembly Constituency
- First elected in 2008, when the constituency was newly created after delimitation.
- Subsequently re-elected multiple times from Vijayanagar.
- Known for maintaining a strong political hold in the constituency.
Assembly Tenure
- 2008 – First elected MLA
- 2013 – Re-elected
- 2018 – Re-elected
Ministerial Positions
Minister for Housing, Government of Karnataka
- Tenure: September 2016 – May 2018
- Inducted into the cabinet of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Took oath at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru
Major initiatives:
- Promoted the “One Lakh Housing Scheme” for affordable housing for urban poor
- Strengthened housing infrastructure and development projects across Karnataka
- Also served as District In-Charge Minister for Mandya during this period
Party Responsibilities:
- Member, All India Congress Committee (AICC)
- Treasurer, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC)
These roles placed him among influential organizational leaders of the Congress party in Karnataka.
Electoral Influence and Political Base
Krishnappa has maintained a strong grassroots network in western Bengaluru, particularly in:
- Vijayanagar
- Govindarajanagar
- Nagarbhavi
- Chandra Layout areas
His standing in local politics is further reinforced by his family’s involvement, with his son Priya Krishna representing a neighboring constituency.
Public Image and Political Identity
- Strong ties with Bengaluru real estate and layout networks.
- Recognized grassroots organizer in the Congress party.
- Influential leader for Vokkaliga community interests.
- Focuses on urban development and housing projects.
- Known for close connect with local party workers.
- Plays key role in constituency-level decision making.
- Acts as a bridge between citizens and political leadership.
- Maintains strategic political networks across the city.
- Advocates for infrastructure improvements in Bengaluru.
- Engages in social welfare initiatives for local communities.
Political Timeline
- 2000–2006: Served as Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council.
- 2004: Contested the Lok Sabha election from Bengaluru South.
- 2008: First elected as MLA from Vijayanagar Assembly Constituency.
- 2013: Re-elected as MLA from Vijayanagar.
- 2016–2018: Served as Minister for Housing, Government of Karnataka.
- 2018: Re-elected as MLA from Vijayanagar.
Summary
Shri M. Krishnappa is a senior Congress leader from Bengaluru who has represented the Vijayanagar Assembly constituency since 2008 and served as Housing Minister in the Karnataka government (2016–2018). With a background in real estate and strong local political networks, he remains an influential figure in Bengaluru city politics and within the Congress organization in Karnataka.
Contact Information and Address
- Official / Constituency Address:
Vijayanagar Assembly Constituency, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Personal Address:
Govardhana Priya, #2937/38/E, Service Road, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru – 560040, Karnataka, India.
- Phone: +91 9845025556
- Landline: 080-23301603
- Email: mkrishnappa@mkrishnappa.com
Social Media Pages
- X(Twitter): https://x.com/mla_mkrishnappa
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.*Krishnappa*
