MLA
K. S. Basavanthappa
Minister · Muzrai · Fisheries · Ports and Inland Water Transport · Karnataka
Mayakonda (SC) Constituency · Davangere, Karnataka
INCMember, Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- State: Karnataka
- District: Davangere
- Position: MLA
- Party: INC
- Gender: Male
- Age: 55
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About
K. S. Basavanthappa is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Mayakonda (SC-reserved) in Karnataka, from the Indian National Congress (INC). He won the seat in the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election with 70,916 votes. He currently serves as a minister holding Muzrai, Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport in the Karnataka government. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is K. S. Basavanthappa?
K. S. Basavanthappa represents the Mayakonda Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Castes (ECI), in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly as a member of the Indian National Congress (INC). He was elected in the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election (results declared ).
Ministerial role
K. S. Basavanthappa is currently Minister – Muzrai, Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport in the Government of Karnataka, according to the official council of ministers list (Council of Ministers, Government of Karnataka (Karnataka Legislative Council website; official list in Kannada, names transliterated and portfolios translated)). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.
K. S. Basavanthappa's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2023 election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 1,01,31,523 (about Rs 1.0 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 3,25,800 (about Rs 3.3 lakh)
- Criminal cases declared: 1
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
- State
- Karnataka
- District
- Davangere
- Position
- MLA
- Party
- INC
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 55
- Category
- SC
- Profession
- Agriculture and business
- Education
- 10th Pass
- Membership
- Sitting
2023
Election result
- Votes
- 70,916
- Vote share
- 44.03%
- Margin
- 33,302
- Runner-up
- B.m. Pushpa Vageeshaswamy (IND), 37,614 votes (2023)
- Assets declared
- Rs 1,01,31,523 (as declared in 2023 affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 3,25,800 (as declared in 2023 affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 1 (as declared in 2023 affidavit)
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Common questions
Who is the MLA of Mayakonda?
K. S. Basavanthappa is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Mayakonda (SC-reserved) in Karnataka, from the Indian National Congress (INC). He won the seat in the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election with 70,916 votes. He currently serves as a minister holding Muzrai, Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport in the Karnataka government.
Which party does K. S. Basavanthappa belong to?
He belongs to the Indian National Congress (INC).
Is K. S. Basavanthappa a minister?
Yes. K. S. Basavanthappa is Minister – Muzrai, Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport in the Government of Karnataka, as per the official council of ministers list.
How many votes did K. S. Basavanthappa get in 2023?
He received 70,916 votes (44.03% of valid votes) and won by 33,302 votes over B.m. Pushpa Vageeshaswamy (IND), per ECI.
Is Mayakonda a reserved constituency?
Yes. Mayakonda is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), per the Election Commission of India.
What is K. S. Basavanthappa's educational qualification?
10th Pass – 1st PUC ,A.R,G Collage Davangere-1987-88, as declared in the 2023 affidavit.
What assets has K. S. Basavanthappa declared?
In his 2023 election affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 1,01,31,523 (about Rs 1.0 crore) and liabilities of Rs 3,25,800 (about Rs 3.3 lakh).
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Timeline
Political career
Elected MLA from Mayakonda (SC), Karnataka Legislative Assembly general election – INC, 70,916 votes (44.03%), margin 33,302 over B.m. Pushpa Vageeshaswamy (IND) ECI
Current (as of Oct 2026): Minister – Muzrai, Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport
Sources & last updated
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