B. C. Nagesh
B. C. Nagesh | |
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| Minister of School Education and Literacy & Sakala of Karnataka | |
| In office 4 August 2021 – 13 May 2023 | |
| Chief Minister | Basavaraj Bommai |
| Preceded by | S. Suresh Kumar |
| Succeeded by | Madhu Bangarappa |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2018 – 13 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | B H M Yashwanth |
| Constituency | Tiptur |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Preceded by | B. Nanjamari |
| Succeeded by | K. Shadakshari |
| Constituency | Tiptur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1959 Chikkamagaluru, Mysore State, India |
| Died | 18 August 2026 (aged 67) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata party |
| Education | Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering |
| Alma mater | B.M.S. College of Engineering, B.M.S. Institute of Technology and Management |
Bellur Chandrashekharaiah Nagesh (1 July 1959 – 18 August 2026) was an Indian politician who was the Minister of School Education and Literacy & Sakala[1] of Karnataka from 4 August 2021 to 13 May 2023. He was a two times Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Tiptur.[2]
Early life and education
Bellur Chandrashekharaiah Nagesh was born in Chikkamagaluru, Mysuru State on 1 July 1959, to B.S. Chandrashekaraiah and B.C. Savithramma.[3] He attained Bachelor of Engineering from B.M.S. College of Engineering[4] and was part of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) during his student days.[5][6]
Political career
Nagesh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1984. He was closely associated with B. L. Santhosh, the National General Secretary (Organisation) of the BJP.[5][7]
He won the state assembly elections from Tiptur constituency in 2008 and 2018.
In 2021, he was inducted into the Basavaraj Bommai ministry and was made the Minister of Primary & Secondary Education.[2]
Death
Nagesh died after a brief illness at his daughter's house in Bengaluru, on 18 August 2026. He was 67.[8]
References
- ↑ Karnataka department of primary and secondary education is now department of school education and literacy
- 1 2 "In Pics: Karnataka Cabinet ministers & their portfolios". Deccan Herald. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ "B.c.nagesh(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- TIPTUR(TUMKUR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate".
- ↑ "BC Nagesh: Leader Of The People In Tipperary, BC Nagesh". Edustatus. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- 1 2 "Six new faces in the Cabinet". The Hindu. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ "ತಿಪಟೂರು ಶಾಸಕ ಬಿ.ಸಿ.ನಾಗೇಶ್ ಪರಿಚಯ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ". Prajavani. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ "RSS ಕಟ್ಟಾಳು ಬಿ.ಸಿ.ನಾಗೇಶ್ಗೆ ಒಲಿದ ಮಂತ್ರಿಗಿರಿ". Public TV. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ "Former BJP Minister B.C. Nagesh passes away". The Hindu. 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.