K. Prathapachandra Shetty

K Prathapachandra Shetty
Chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council
In office
12 December 2018 – 4 February 2021
Preceded byBasavaraj Horatti
Succeeded byBasavaraj Horatti
Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council
In office
2004–2021
Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
In office
1983–1999
Personal details
Born4 September 1950
Kolkebail, Udupi Taluk and District
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
Residence(s)Huyyaru, Hiliyana Postage, Kundapur Taluk, Udupi District Huyyaru 576212, Karnataka, India

Kolkebail Prathapachandra Hiriyanna Shetty (born 4 September 1950) is an Indian politician who was the chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council from 12 December 2018 to 4 February 2021.[1]

He was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Kundapura Assembly Constituency representing Indian National Congress for 4 consecutive terms starting from 1983 To 1994 Later He represented Local bodies in the Karnataka Legislative Council from 2004 To 2021.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Karnataka Legislative Council chairperson Pratapchandra Shetty steps down". 4 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Pratap Chandra Shetty is new Council Chairman". Starofmysore.com. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  3. ^ "After surprise BJP backing, Prathap Chandra Shetty elected council chairman unopposed". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2019.