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H. D. Kumaraswamy
Haradanahalli Devegowda Kumaraswamy (born 16 December 1959) is an Indian politician, film producer, and senior leader of the Janata Dal (Secular). He currently serves as India’s Union Minister for
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'Called Kumaraswamy Kaaliya as...': Congress leader Zameer Ahmed Khan clarifies after row over remark
I would apologise if I had called him that for the first time. In the days when we were close friends, Kumaraswamy used to address me as Kulla (dwarf) and I would call him Kariya (dark), says Karnataka minister.
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1. What portfolios does H. D. Kumaraswamy hold in the current Union Cabinet?
Since June 2024, he has been serving as Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel.
2. How many times has he been Chief Minister of Karnataka?
He has served as Chief Minister twice: 2006–2007 and 2018–2019.
3. Is Kumaraswamy facing any legal cases?
Yes. He faces a land encroachment case from Ramanagara, with court intervention and ongoing investigation, and a corruption case regarding land de-notification during his CM tenure.
4. Did the courts put a hold on the land probe against him?
Yes, the Karnataka High Court has placed an interim stay on the SIT probe, challenging the legal basis of the investigation.
5. What is his stance on Bengaluru infrastructure projects?
He has proposed an advanced underground modular urban road network (UMURN) as a solution for Bengaluru's traffic woes, countering a separate tunnel corridor plan.