C. P. Yogeshwara

Chakkere Puttamade Gowda Yogeshwara is an Indian Politician and Actor from the state of Karnataka who served as the Minister of Tourism, Environment and Ecology Department of Karnataka from 21 January 2021 to 26 July 2021. He is a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Channapatna constituency.^[1][2] He also worked in Kannada Film Industry (Sandalwood) in lead roles. His performance in Utthara Druvadind Dakshina Druvaku, Badhri, Kambalahalli, Preethi Nee Illade Na Hegirali and Sainika^[3] were praised. His last role was in the movie Attahasa as a cop, the film was based on the life of Veerappan. He was nominated as MLC on 22/07/2020 from BJP.

C. P. Yogeshwara
Minister of Tourism, Environment and Ecology Department of Karnataka
In office 21 January 2021 – 26 July 2021
Preceded by	C. T. Ravi Anand Singh
Succeeded by	Anand Singh
Minister for Forest in the Government of Karnataka
In office 4 August 2011 – 12 July 2012
Preceded by	C. H. Vijayashankar
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
In office 13 May 2011 – 16 May 2018
Preceded by	M. C. Ashwath
Succeeded by	H. D. Kumaraswamy
Constituency	Channapatna
In office 7 Oct 1999 – 20 Aug 2009
Preceded by	M. Varade Gowda
Succeeded by	M. C. Ashwath
Constituency	Channapatna
Personal details
Born	(1963-08-29) 29 August 1963 (age 61) Chakkere (Channapatna Taluk, Ramanagara District)
Nationality	Indian
Political party	Indian National Congress (2004–2009; 2014–2017; 2024-)
Other political affiliations	Bharatiya Janata Party (2009–2013; 2017–2024) Samajwadi Party (2013–2014) Independent (1999–2004)
Spouse	Sheela Yogeshwar
Children	Dhyan Yogeshwara
Occupation	Politician, Actor

Early life

C.P. Yogeshwar was born on 29 August 1963 in Chakere village, Channapatna Taluk, Ramnagara Dist. in Karnataka. He has completed his B.Sc. from V.V. Puram College, Bangalore in the years 1983–1986.^[4]

Ministry

He was the Minister for Forest in the B.S. Yeddyurappa led Karnataka Government.^[5]

External links

• Karnataka Legislative Assembly

References

1. "C P YOGESHWARA (Winner) CHANNAPATNA (RAMANAGARAM)". myneta.info. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
2. "Former BJP MLA CP Yogeshwar is a bundle of disappointments, Channapatna locals say". The Times of India. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
3. "Happy birthday Yogeshwar!". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
4. "C P Yogeeshwara(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- CHANNAPATNA(RAMANAGARAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".
5. "Despite facing 28 chargesheets, actor-politician Yogeshwar remains forest minister". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 23 May 2016.