
Raghunath Vishwanath Deshpande
1. In 2023 He was elected as MLA from Haliyal[ INC ].
2. In 2018 He was elected as MLA from Haliyal[ INC ].
Raghunath holds B.A. and L.L.B. degrees. He began his political career as the President of the Karnataka State Co-operative Agriculture & Rural Development Bank.
A nine-term MLA, Deshpande started his political career in the Janata Parivar before joining the Indian National Congress in 1999. He served as Industries minister for 13 years between 1994 and 2004 and 2015 to 2018.
During his tenure as a Minister for Medium and Heavy Industries, he was known for industrial development of Karnataka. And during his stint in Higher Education and Tourism ministry, Deshpande had taken several initiatives for the development of education and tourism in Karnataka. A new draft called the Tourism Trade Facilitation Act was prepared to ensure the safety of tourists coming to the state.
Political Timeline of Deshpande Raghunath Vishwanath
2023 - IncumbentDeshpande won the 2023 assembly election from Haliyal constituency.
2018 - 2019He has also served as the Minister of Revenue in the government of Karnataka.
2015Once again, he became the Industries minister from 2015 to 2018.
1999A eight-term MLA from Haliyal constituency Deshpande started his political career in the Janata Parivar before joining the Indian National Congress in 1999.
1994He served as Industries minister for 13 years between 1994 and 2004
1983He was first elected to the Assembly on a ticket of erstwhile Janata Party in 1983 and joined the ministry of the late chief minister Mr Ramakrishna Hegde.
Deshpande Raghunath Vishwanath Biography
R. V. Deshpande is associated with Indian National Congress. Ninth-time Congress MLA RV Deshpande is the senior most MLA from Congress in the state and has most recently elected from Haliyal constituency for the state elections held in 2023. He has earlier served as Minister for Medium & Heavy Industries in the Siddaramaiah cabinet as well as S. M. Krishna. He has served this position for 10 years. Deshpande started his political career in the Janata Parivar, and joined Congress only in 1999. He is known for his dynamic leadership and responsive Governance.
Deshpande Raghunath Vishwanath Personal Life
Full Name: Deshpande Raghunath Vishwanath
Date of Birth: 16 Mar 1947 (Age 76)
Place of Birth: Haliyal, Uttara Kannada District
Party name: Indian National Congress
Education: Graduate Professional
Profession: Politician, Lawyer & Social Worker
Father's Name: Vishwanath Rao
Mother's Name: Vimala Bai
Spouse's Name: Radha R Deshpande
Spouse's Profession: Investor
Children: 2 Son(s)
Religion: Hindu
Caste: General
Permanent address: A-610,2' Raghunath sadan V R Deshpande Road Haliyal Uttara Kannada581329.
Present address: A-610,2' Raghunath sadan V R Deshpande Road Haliyal Uttara Kannada581329.
Contact number: 08284-220146
Email: raghunath1947@yahoo.com
Social Handles:
https://www.facebook.com/RVDeshpande1947/
https://twitter.com/rv_deshpande
Raghunath Deshpande's Election History
Sr.No.
Year
Party
Constituency
Election
Result
Description
1
2023
INC
Haliyal
MLA
Won
-
2
2018
INC
Haliyal
MLA
Won