K. P. Nanjundi
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Preceded byM. Bhanuprakash, BJP
PartyIndian National Congress
April 2024-present
April 2024-present
Other political
affiliationsIndian National Congress (till 2017)
Bharatiya Janata Party
(2017-2024)
affiliationsIndian National Congress (till 2017)
Bharatiya Janata Party
(2017-2024)
K. P. Nanjundi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council | |
| In office 18 June 2018 – 23 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | M. Bhanuprakash, BJP |
| State Vice-President of Bharatiya Janata Party of the Karnataka | |
| In office 2017–2024 | |
| State President of Akhila Vishwakarma Mahasabha of Karnataka | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kullachar Nanjundachar 1964 or 1965 (age 61–62)[1] |
| Party | Indian National Congress April 2024-present |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (till 2017) Bharatiya Janata Party (2017-2024) |
Kullachar Nanjundachar, popularly known as K. P. Nanjundi is an Indian politician and businessman serving as the state vice-president of Bharatiya Janata Party, Karnataka since 2017 and a member of Karnataka Legislative Council from 18 June 2018. He is the state president of Akhila Karnataka Vishwakarma Mahasabha.[2] He is the owner of Sri Lakshmi Golds Palace jewellery chain and also the owner of TV1 Kannada news channel. Nanjundi, a former Congress leader, joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2017. He is the owner of Sri Lakshmi Golds Palace jewellery chain.[2][3] Nanjundi joined Indian National Congress in April 2024.[4]