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M. Basavaraju
Office Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
Office Member of Rajya Sabha




Term start 1967
Term end 1972







Born 1927-11-01


Died Template:Death date and age




Political party File:Hand INC.svgIndian National Congress
Spouse Shrimati Chikkananjammanni
Children 4 sons and 2 daughters.




M. Basavaraju ( 1 November 1927 – 10 May 1994) was an Indian politician of the Indian National Congress. He was also member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly and member of Rajya Sabha (the upper house of the Parliament of India).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Early life and background

M. Basavaraju was born on 1 November 1927 in Gandanahalli of Karnataka. He completed his education from intermediate college of Mysore.[8]

Personal life

M. Basavaraju married Shrimati Chikkananjammanni in 1955. The couple had six children which include 4 sons and 2 daughters.[8]

Political career

Basavaraju stepped into politics and became the member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly (1967 - 1972) and member of Rajya Sabha from 3 April 1980 to 2 April 1986.[8]

Position held

# From To Position
1 1967 1972 Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
2 1980 1986 Member of Rajya Sabha (the upper house of the Parliament of India)

Death

Basavaraju died on 10 May 1994 at the age of 66.[8]

References

  1. Parliamentary Debates: Official Report{{#if:Sabha|, Sabha}. Council of States Secretariat(1982)
  2. Report of the Committee of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry{{#if:Industry|, Industry}. The Chamber(1984)
  3. List of Participants{{#if:Development|, Development}. The Conference(1983)
  4. Lok Sabha Debates{{#if:Sabha|, Sabha}. Lok Sabha Secretariat.(1989)
  5. Private Members' Legislation{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Rajya Sabha Secretariat(2013)
  6. Karnataka Legislative Assembly Debates{{#if:Assembly|, Assembly}. Karnataka Legislature Secretariat(1970)
  7. Report{{#if:Assurances|, Assurances}. Legislature Secretariat(1975)
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Who's who{{#if:Sabha|, Sabha}. Rajya Sabha Secretariat.(1984)