About M.C. Nanaiah
M.C. Nanaiah was a politician.
Meriyanda Chengappa Nanaiah (born 26 April 1939) is an Indian politician and lawyer from the State of Karnataka. He held as multiple portfolios during his career including the Ministry of Law and Parliamentary Affairs as part of Deve Gowda ministry between 1994 and 1996. Nanaiah has been politically active for over 30 years. He is five-time member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, and served once as the leader of the opposition in the Council. A book titled Nenapugalu Maasuva Munna (Before memories fade) has also been published by a journalist on Nanaiah's life.
In 1989, Nanaiah was appointed the leader of the opposition in the Council. He held the post till 1994.
In the early 2000s, Nanaiah joined the All India Progressive Janata Dal, and subsequently the Janata Dal (Secular). He rejoined the INC in 2018.
Awards and recognition
Ramakrishna Hegde award
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