D. K. Suresh Wiki, Age, Caste, Wife, Family, Biography & More

D. K. Suresh

D. K. Suresh is an Indian politician belonging to the Indian National Congress (INC). He has served as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Bengaluru Rural constituency in Karnataka.

Wiki/Biography

Doddaalahalli Kempegowda Suresh aka D. K. Suresh was born in Ramanagara district of Karnataka, India. As per one source, he was born on Sunday, 18 December 1966 (age 56 years; as of 2022), and as per another source, he was born on Friday, 8 April 1966 (age 57 years; as of 2023). He completed his 12th standard at Vivekananda College, Bangalore in 1985. [1]MyNeta He later ventured into the field of social service and politics.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 10″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

D. K. Suresh physical appearance

Family & Caste

He belongs to a Hindu Vokkaliga family in Karnataka. [2]Hindustan Times

Parents & Siblings

His father’s name was D. K. Kempegowda, and his mother’s name is Gowramma. He has a sister and an elder brother, D. K. Shivakumar, who is the deputy chief minister of Karnataka.

D.K. Suresh with his mother, Gouramma, and elder brother, D. K. Shivakumar

D.K. Suresh (right) with his mother, Gowramma, and elder brother, D. K. Shivakumar

Wife & Children

He is divorced and has one son named Keshin Suresh.

Address

602/A6, 18th Cross, Upper Palace Orchards, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore – 560080

Signature

D. K. Suresh's signature

Career

Politician

He campaigned for the Indian National Congress with his brother, D. K. Shivakumar who has been an active member of INC and MLA since the 1980s.

D. K. Suresh (right) with Sonia Gandhi

D. K. Suresh (right) with Sonia Gandhi

His first major political break was in 2013 when he won the by-election and became a Member of Parliament (MP) from Bangalore Rural (Ramanagara) constituency after H. D. Kumaraswamy resigned.

D. K. Suresh (right) with Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India

D. K. Suresh (right) with Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India

D. K. Suresh campaigning during an election rally

D. K. Suresh campaigning during an election rally

He won the 2014 and 2019 general elections from the same constituency.

D. K. Suresh (left) with Mallikarjun Kharge

D. K. Suresh (left) with Mallikarjun Kharge

Social Worker

He is the Vice-Chairman of D.K.S. Charitable Institute Trust, which works to provide clean drinking water in villages facing water shortage. They have set up more than 40 water treatment plants to supply water at a low cost of 10 paise per 1 litre. The trust also helps identify eligible beneficiaries for government welfare schemes. Moreover, they encourage education in rural areas and give cash rewards to deserving students.

D. K. Suresh during a religious function

D. K. Suresh (left) during a religious function

Controversy

Donation to Young India

In September and November 2022, he was interrogated by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in relation to donations, he had made to Young India, a company which operated the National Herald newspaper. He later submitted the documents sought by the CBI. [3]Deccan Herald

Lok Sabha Suspension

Suresh was suspended from the Lok Sabha on 21 December 2023 for causing disruptions to the functioning of the house while protesting against the suspension of a large number of MPs from the House and storming the Well in the Lower House.Β  [4]India Today

Income

His income for the financial year 2018-19 was Rs 1,87,81,090. [5]MyNeta

Assets & Properties

Movable Assets

  • Cash: Rs. 22,35,707
  • Bank Deposits: Rs. 3,23,01,259
  • Bonds, Debentures, & Shares in companies: Rs. 2,10,22,163
  • Jewellery: Rs. 23,45,500

Immovable Assets

  • Agricultural Land: Rs. 4,19,35,700
  • Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 248,23,33,118
  • Commercial Buildings: Rs. 35,23,01,989
  • Residential Buildings: Rs. 16,05,46,120

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2019. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). [6]MyNeta

Net Worth

Suresh’s net worth for the financial year 2018-2019 was estimated to be Rs. 305 crores. [7]MyNeta

Facts/Trivia

  • He regularly works out in the gym.
  • After he became an MP in 2013, his wealth increased by 82% (asset increase of more than Rs 38 crores) within one year, i.e., by 2014.
  • In May 2023, he openly declared that he wanted the Congress committee to make his brother, D. K. Shivakumar, Chief Minister of Karnataka after Congress won the 2023 Karnataka elections. When his brother was given the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, he said that he was not happy; however, he would continue working for Congress.

    D. K. Suresh (left) with Siddaramaiah

    D. K. Suresh (left) with Siddaramaiah

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