DK Suresh is an Indian politician belonging to the Indian National Congress (INC). He served as Member of Parliament (MP) representing Bengaluru Rural constituency in Karnataka.
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Doddaallahal Kempegoda Suresh aka DK Suresh was born in Ramanagara district of Karnataka, India. According to one source, he was born on Sunday, December 18, 1966 (age 56 years; as of 2022), and according to another source, he was born on Friday, April 8, 1966 (age 57 years; as of 2023). He completed his 12th standard from Vivekananda College, Bangalore in 1985. Later, he entered the field of social services and politics.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
family and caste
He belongs to the Hindu Vokkaliga family in Karnataka.
parents and siblings
His father’s name is DK Kempegowda and his mother’s name is Gowramma. He has a sister and an elder brother, DK Shivakumar, who is the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka.
DK Suresh (right) with his mother Govrama and elder brother DK Shivakumar
wife and children
He is divorced and has one son named Keshin Suresh.
Address
602/A6, 18th Cross, Upper Palace Orchards, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore – 560080
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Career
politican
He campaigned for the Indian National Congress with his brother DK Shivakumar, who has been an active member of the INC and MLA since the 1980s.
DK Suresh (right) with Sonia Gandhi
His first major political break was in 2013 when he won a by-election and became Member of Parliament (MP) from Bangalore Rural (Ramanagara) constituency after HD Kumaraswamy resigned.
DK Suresh (right) with Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India
DK Suresh’s campaign during an election rally
He won the 2014 and 2019 general elections from the same constituency.
DK Suresh (left) with Mallikarjun Kharge
Social Worker
He is the Deputy Chairman of the DKS Charitable Institute Trust, which works to provide clean drinking water to water-scarce villages. They have established more than 40 water treatment plants to supply water at a cost as low as 10 paise per liter. The trust also helps identify eligible beneficiaries of government welfare schemes. Moreover, they promote education in rural areas and give cash rewards to deserving students.
DK Suresh (left) during a religious event
Confrontation
Donate to Young India
In September and November 2022, he was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding donations he made to Young India, the company that ran the National Herald newspaper. He later submitted the documents sought by the CBI.
income
Its income for the financial year 2018-19 was Rs 1,87,81,090.
assets and properties
movable assets
- Bank deposits: Rs. 3,23,01,259
- Bonds, bonds and shares in companies: Rs. 2,10,22,163
real estate
- Agricultural land: Rs. 4,19,35,700
- Non-agricultural land: Rs. 248,23,33,118
- Commercial buildings: Rs. 35,23,01,989
- Residential buildings: Rs. 16,05,46,120
Note: The given valuations of movable and immovable property are given as of 2019. It excludes assets owned by his spouse and dependents (minors).
Net worth
Suresh’s net worth for the financial year 2018-2019 was estimated at Rs. 305 million.
Facts/Trivia
- He works out regularly in the gym.
- After becoming an MP in 2013, his wealth increased by 82% (assets increased by more than 38 million GEL) within one year, i.e. by 2014.
- In May 2023, he openly stated that he wanted the Congress Committee to appoint his brother, D.K. Shivakumar, to become the Chief Minister of Karnataka after the Congress won the 2023 Karnataka elections. When his brother was given the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, he said he was not happy; However, he will continue to serve in Congress.
DK Suresh (left) with Siddaramaiah
Categories: Politics
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