K Gopala Poojary | |
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Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2013 | |
Chairman of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation | |
In office 2017–2019 | |
Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
Personal details | |
Born | Kundapur | 21 August 1959
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Children | 3 |
Education | Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | KSRTC CHAIRMAN |
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