R. L. Jalappa
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R.L. Jalappa is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha
of India
. He represented the Chikballapur
constituency of Karnataka
and is a member of the Indian National Congress
(INC) political party. In 1996, he was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha
as a Janata Dal
candidate. Later he was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 1998, 1999 and 2004 as an Indian National Congress
candidate. He was also former union minister in the ministry of Deve Gowda. He is also the chairman of the Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College
situated in Kolar
.
14th Lok Sabha
The 14th Lok Sabha was convened after the Indian general election, 2004 held in four phases during 20 April – 10 May 2004, which led to the formation of First Manmohan Singh Cabinet...
of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He represented the Chikballapur
Chikballapur (Lok Sabha constituency)
Chikballapur Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka state in southern India. This constituency came in to existence in 1977 after the reorganization of Indian states...
constituency of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
and is a member of the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
(INC) political party. In 1996, he was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha
11th Lok Sabha
List of Members of the 11th Lok Sabha, elected during Indian general election, 1996 held during April-May 1996. The Lok Sabha is the lower house in the Parliament of India.-Important members:* Speaker:...
as a Janata Dal
Janata Dal
Janata Dal is an Indian political party which was formed through the merger of Janata Party factions, the Lok Dal, Congress, and the Jan Morcha led by V. P...
candidate. Later he was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 1998, 1999 and 2004 as an Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
candidate. He was also former union minister in the ministry of Deve Gowda. He is also the chairman of the Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College
Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College
Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, Kolar is a constituent college of the SRI DEVRAJ URS UNIVERSITY. This is the only medical college in Kolar district...
situated in Kolar
Kolar
Kolara is a city in the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Kolar District. It is known for being one of the gold mining sites in India....
.