B. R. Yavagal

Basavaraddi Rangaraddi Yavagal (born 5 December 1947) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is the Ex. member of legislative assembly from Naragund assembly constituency, Karnataka.^[1] Yavagal has been the five term member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and has held the position of minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and the minister for State Housing, Karnataka Government.^[2]

B. R. Yavagal MLA
Minister of State for Rural Development - Panchayati Raj and Housing of Karnataka
In office 16 February 1986 – 29 June 1986
Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
In office 1983–1989
Preceded by	B. R. Patil
Succeeded by	Siddhanagouda Patil
In office 1994–2004
Preceded by	Siddhanagouda Patil
Succeeded by	C. C. Patil
In office 2013 – May 2018
Preceded by	C. C. Patil
Succeeded by	C. C. Patil
Personal details
Born	(1947-12-05) 5 December 1947 (age 76) Javoor
Nationality	Indian
Political party	Indian National Congress
Alma mater	Karnatak University
Occupation	Member of Legislative Assembly

Education and career

Yavagal received his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Karnatak University and Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree from University College of Law, Dharwad.^[3] Afterwards, Yavagal enrolled himself as an Advocate with Karnataka Bar Council in 1971. He practiced law majorly in public interest litigations concerning farmers issues. Yavagal also led farmers' movement known as Naragund Bandaya and was made President of the ‘Malaprabha Pradesha Raithara Horata Samiti’ in 1980.^[4]

Political career

Yavagal started his political career with Janata Party. In 1983, he won the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections to become the first non-Congress member of legislative assembly from Naragund.^[5] In 1985, Yavagal won the assembly elections for the second consecutive term.^[6] During his second term as an MLA, Yavagal held key positions such as Minister for the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) and minister for State Housing in the Karnataka government. In 1986, Yavagal was appointed Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka State Assembly, a position which he held till 1988. In 1994, Yavagal was elected as an MLA for the third term, this time representing Janata Dal.^[7] After the dissolution of Janata Dal, Yavagal joined Indian National Congress and won 1999 Karnataka assembly elections.^[7] In 2013 Karnataka elections, Yavagal again won the election to become the MLA of Nargund legislative constituency for the fifth time.^[8] In 2016, Yavagal was appointed the Chairman of Hutti Gold Mines Limited.^[9]

Personal life

Yavagal was married to Shashikala B Yavagal who died due to cancer in 2009. He has two daughters and a son.

References

1. Kumar, ND Shiva (9 January 2014). "Congress MLA from Nargund B R Yavagal". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
2. "Indian Silk". 23. Central Silk Board. 1985: 24. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
3. "B R Yavagal - Information". myneta.info. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
4. "Political participation and educational achievements of the farmers" (PDF). shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in.
5. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1983 to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka" (PDF). Election Commission of India.
6. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1985 to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka" (PDF). Election Commission of India.
7. "Nargund Election and Results". www.elections.in. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
8. "Statistical Report on General Election, 2013 to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka" (PDF). Election Commission of India.
9. "21 MLAs to head boards, corporations". The Hindu. 3 November 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 March 2018.