H. Nagesh | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Excise Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 26 August 2019 – 13 January 2021 | |
| Governor | Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala |
| Chief Minister | B. S. Yediyurappa |
| Minister of Skill development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Government of Karnataka | |
| In office 27 September 2019 – 10 February 2020 | |
| Preceded by | P. T. Parameshwar Naik |
| Succeeded by | C. N. Ashwath Narayan |
| Member of Legislative Assembly, Karnataka | |
| In office 18 May 2018 – 2023 | |
| Preceded by | G. Manjunatha |
| Constituency | Mulbagal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 July 1958[1] Belathur[1] |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Hanumappa Nagesh is an Indian politician and a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the constituency of Mulbagal [2] of Kolar district as an independent candidate. He was the minister for small scale industries from the commerce department in the coalition government led by H. D. Kumaraswamy. Later he withdrew his support to the coalition government with its further downfall. He served as Minister For Excise department [3] in B.S. Yediyurappa Cabinet from 20 August 2019. He also served as a Minister for Skill development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood. On 14 January 2023, he joined the Congress party along with his supporters at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in the presence of state president D K Shivakumar and legislature party leader Siddaramaiah.