V. S. Krishna Iyer
V. S. Krishna Iyer (7 January 1922 – 25 July 2011) was an Indian politician and independence movement activist from the state of Karnataka. He had served as a Member of Parliament of 8th Lok Sabha for Bangalore South from 1984 to 1989.
V. S. Krishna Iyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1984–1989 | |
| Preceded by | T. R. Shamanna |
| Succeeded by | R. Gundu Rao |
| Constituency | Bangalore South |
| Mayor of Bangalore | |
| In office 1962–1963 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 January 1922 Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore |
| Died | 25 July 2011 (aged 89) Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Janata Party |
| Profession | Politician |
Career
Krishna also served as mayor of Bangalore and Minister in the state cabinet before being elected to Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian Parliament from Bangalore South constituency in the 1984 Lok Sabha elections. He also served as the Deputy Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. V.S. Krishna Iyer had occupied various posts like Mayor of Bangalore City (1962–63), MLC, Dy.Chairman M.P. of Bangalore City.
Death
Krishna Iyer died on 25 July 2011 after a prolonged illness.[1]
Notes
- "V S Krishna Iyer passes way at 90". Times of India. 26 July 2011.
References
- Srikanth Hunsavadi (26 January 2009). "'Our dreams have not been fulfilled'". DNA.
- "Partwise comparison for Bangalore South constituency". Election Commission of India.
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