Special representative of the Government of Karnataka to the Union Government

Special representative of the Government of Karnataka to the Union Government is the post created by Government of Karnataka. It carries the privileges equivalent to Cabinet Minister in Government of Karnataka.

Background

Southern States of India have felt they lack requisite support to co-ordinate with Government of India to get funds, support and fervour to their states. Hence, they have preferred to appoint a dedicated liaison person, seated at National Capital Delhi to ensure optimal benefit to their states. ^[1]

Karnataka started this practice in 2007 by appointing V. Dhananjay Kumar. Later, post of Additional Special Representative was created in 2009, to assist in securing better support from Union Government.^[2]

List of People

Special representative of the Government of Karnataka to the Union Government is a political appointee.

• V. Dhananjay Kumar
• C.S.Nadagouda^[3]
• Syed Mohid Altaf
• Shankargouda Patil^[4]

Additional Special representative of the Government of Karnataka to the Union Government

• Saleem Ahmed^[5]

References

1. "Explained: Kerala appointed special representative in New Delhi. It is not a first in India". OnManorama.
2. "Additional Special Representative | Karnataka Office Inaugurated | CM BS Yeddyurappa". www.oneindia.com. October 20, 2009.
3. "Karnataka government on Friday appointed senior Congress leader CS Nadagouda as the state's special representative in New Delhi. - Times of India". The Times of India.
4. "Shankargouda Patil assumes charge as Karnataka govt's special representative in Delhi". September 2020.
5. Ahmad, Saleem. "Karnataka Government appoints Saleem Ahmad as Additional Special representative in New Delhi". THE TIMES OF INDIA.

• Altaf’s appointment has upset Congress leaders
• Karnataka Government
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