Special representative of the Government of Karnataka to the Union Government is the post created by

Government of Karnataka The Government of Karnataka, abbreviated as, GoK, or simply Karnataka Government, is a democratically-elected state body with the governor as the ceremonial head to govern the Southwest Indian state of Karnataka. The governor who is appointed ...

. It carries the privileges equivalent to Cabinet Minister in

Background

Southern States of India have felt they lack requisite support to co-ordinate with

Government of India The Government of India (ISO: ; often abbreviated as GoI), known as the Union Government or Central Government but often simply as the Centre, is the national government of the Republic of India, a federal democracy located in South Asia, c ...

to get funds, support and fervour to their states. Hence, they have preferred to appoint a dedicated liaison person, seated at National Capital

Delhi Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, primarily its western or right bank, Delhi shares borders w ...

to ensure optimal benefit to their states. 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.

List of People

Special representative of the Government of Karnataka to the Union Government is a political appointee. * V. Dhananjay Kumar * C.S.Nadagouda * Syed Mohid Altaf * Shankargouda Patil Additional Special representative of the Government of Karnataka to the Union Government *

Saleem Ahmed Saleem Ahmed (born 1 January 1967) is an Indian politician and member of Karnataka Legislative Council. He represents the Indian National Congress. Early life and background Saleem Ahmed was born on 1 January 1967. Azeez Ahmed was his fathe ...

References

Altaf’s appointment has upset Congress leaders

Karnataka Government

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