D. K. Shivakumar is one of the most powerful politicians of Karnataka. Known for amassing huge wealth in his mining business, he is in politics to protect his properties. He was a senior minister in two previous state governments.
D. K. was seen as the beacon of hope for Congress in South India. His devotion to save H D Kumaraswami Government has been widely recognized. He is now arrested by ED on the charges of money laundering. Whether he has done any financial irregularities or not will be decided by the judicial system, but one thing is very much clear and that is the fact that he is a victim of political vindictiveness.
D. K. was seen as the beacon of hope for Congress in South India. His devotion to save H D Kumaraswami Government has been widely recognized. He is now arrested by ED on the charges of money laundering. Whether he has done any financial irregularities or not will be decided by the judicial system, but one thing is very much clear and that is the fact that he is a victim of political vindictiveness.
Wiki and Biography of D. K. Shivakumar
DKS was born and brought
up in Alahalli village of Kanakpura in a lower middle class family. His father
Kempegowda was a renowned social worker and farmer. He belongs to numerically
powerful Vokalliga community. He is currently the biggest Vokalliga leader of
Congress after the exit of M. S. Krishna.
DKS did schooling from
Kanakpura and later shifted to Bangalore for higher studies. He joined R. C.
College Bangalore and his years at this college changed his life. First, he
started as a student leader of R. C. College where he used to take issues and
problems of students to the concerned authorities. His amazing interpersonal
communication skills made him highly popular during those days. Soon, an
invitation came from the Congress party to join Youth Congress which he couldn’t
resist. He became the state secretary of Youth Congress in 1983 and became a sensation
with his fervent attempt to bring pro – student issues to the politicians and
administration.
Congress gave him ticket
in 1989 from Sathanur which he easily won. He has represented Kanakpura and
Sathanur for five times. Being a senior leader, he has also discharged the duty
of cabinet minister many times. It should be noted that he first fought an
assembly election when he was only 25 years old against the veteran Vokalliga
leader and former Prime Minister H. D. Devegowda. He lost this election by a
small margin, but let the national leader notice his capability. He had also
became a minister at the age of 30 years.
Wife and Family of D. K. Shivakumar
DKS got married to Mrs.
Usha Shivashivakumar in 1993. Usha is also a Vokalliga by caste and the
marriage was love – cum – arrange where both families gave consent to the
wishes of their children. DKS and Usha have three children and the family
resides in Bengaluru. His daughter has huge fan following on her Facebook Page.
The brother of DKS – Mr.
D. K. Suresh is also a senior Congress politician.
Net Asset of D. K. ShivaKumar
It is simply impossible
to estimate the net asset of D. K. Shivakumar. Even the Income Tax department
is finding it tough to make correct estimation. The reason is his assets and
plots lying across the world.
In the election affidavit filed by Shivakumar for 2018 Assembly Election, he has declared net worth of Rs. 618 Crores. This is obviously the white value (at Circle rate) of his properties. The real properties may be many times of it.
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