L. R. Shivarame Gowda
# L. R. Shivarame Gowda

L. R. Shivarame Gowda (born 1 June 1956), is an Indian politician and chairman of Karnataka Federation Independent Schools Management. On 6 November 2018, he was elected as Member of Parliament from Mandya parliamentary constituency.

## Personal life

Shivarame Gowda was born to Patel L. Ramegowda & Lakshmamma in Lalanakere, Nagamangala Mandya District. Shivarame Gowda was married to Sudha S. Gowda & has son & daughter Chetan Gowda & Bhavya Gowda.

## Political career

In 1978 he entered into politics by becoming a member of TAPS. In 1984 he contested as independent candidate from Nagamangala Constituency. He also served as Chairman of Karnataka State Coir Development Corporation.

### Positions held

| Year | Position |
| - | - |
| 1980 – 1983 | Worked as Treasurer of Karnataka Congress Youth Unit |
| 1983–1987 | Karnataka Congress youth wing chief, service as Secretary |
| 1987 – 1989 | Elected from Zilla Panchayat Bindiganavile Constituency |
| 1989 – 1994 | Contested as an independent candidate from Nagamangala Constituency. Elected as Assembly Member |
| 1994-1999 | Second time as an independent candidate from Nagamangala Constituency Election to the Legislative Assembly for a term |
| 2000 | Contested assembly elections from Nagamangala constituency |
| 2000-2004 | Served as Mandya District Congress President |
