K. Virupakshappa (born 6 March 1942) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Koppal constituency of Karnataka and is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party.

K. Virupakshappa
Member of Parliament
Lok Sabha
In office
2004–2009
Preceded byH. G. Ramulu
Succeeded byShivaramagouda Shivanagouda
ConstituencyKoppal
Personal details
Born (1942-03-06) 6 March 1942 (age 82)
Sindhanur, Raichur District, Karnataka
Political partyINC
SpouseKamalamma
Children1 daughter
ResidenceSindhanur
As of 25 September, 2006
Source: [1]

Social And Cultural Activities

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Started many associations for the cause of social justice to uplift the poor and the backwards in Raichur District; associated with many schools and colleges including hostels for the poor boys and girls

Positions held

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1960-1968 Municipal Councillor 1994-1999 Member, Karnataka Legislative Assembly 1996 onwards Vice President, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee 2004 Elected to 14th Lok Sabha & Member, Committee on Human Resource Development

Some other positions

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  • Director, Vice President and President, Primary Land Development Co-operative Bank, Sindhanur, 1968–72
  • President, (i) VSSN, Co-operative Bank, 1975–83; (ii) APMC, 1993–94; and (iii) Sri Kanakadasa Seva Sangha 1978 onwards
  • State President, Kurubar Society; 1995–98
  • District President, Kurubar Society, 1990–95; Director, Land Development Co-operative Society, 1978–80; chairman, TBP CADA, Munirabad, 2004
  • Secretary, POIV Technic College, Rampur, Raichur, 1988–90
  • Builder and President, Sri Kanakadas Pre University College, Primary and High School, Sindhanur
  • Builder, Backward Community Hostel and Sangha started in 1978
  • Member, APMC, 1968–78
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