K. Virupaxappa

Indian politician

K. Virupakshappa

Member of Parliament Lok Sabha
In office 2004–2009
Preceded by	H. G. Ramulu
Succeeded by	Shivaramagouda Shivanagouda
Constituency	Koppal

Personal details
Born	(1942-03-06) 6 March 1942 (age 82) Sindhanur, Raichur District, Karnataka
Political party	INC
Spouse	Kamalamma
Children	1 daughter
Residence	Sindhanur
As of 25 September, 2006 Source: [1]

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.

Social And Cultural Activities

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

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

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