C. Narayanaswamy
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| Born | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Geetha N Swamy |
| Children | C.N. Ravindra & C.N. Venugopal |
| Residence | Bengaluru |
| Website | cnarayanaswamy |
Sri C. Narayanaswamy is a former MP(1996–97) having represented Bangalore North Constituency. He is currently associated with Indian National Congress (INC).
Early life
Mr. C.Narayanaswamy was born in an agricultural family in Channahalli village near Devanahalli. He studied at the National High School, St. Joseph's College and Bangalore University Law College.
Education
He obtained Bachelor's degree (B.A) from prestigiousTemplate:Really? St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. He displayed his leadership skills during his college days[citation needed], representing the students in his capacity as Student - Secretary. He also showed his versatility Template:Really? in representing the college in weightlifting and volleyball championships[citation needed]. He pursued law and obtained the law degree from University Law College, Bangalore.
Career
Mr. C.Narayanaswamy (CNS) as he is popularly known practiced law in Devanahalli and Bangalore working along with former Advocate-General of Karnataka B.T. Parthasarathy. During this stint, he took up the cause of farmers representing them in various cases against the Government.
Political career
Mr. C. Narayanaswamy is a politician who has rendered over three decades of service to Karnataka State. Coming from an agricultural background, Mr. C. Narayanaswamy has served in both political and administrative positions. As a person who has always stood for secularism and social justice, he has never compromised in his principles.
Mr. C. Narayanaswamy was elected to Lok Sabha from Bangalore North Constituency with a margin of 1.3 lakh (130 thousand) votes. As a Member of Parliament, he worked for the revival of several public sector organisations and undertook developmental projects in the areas of education, employment, poverty alleviation, health, etc. He represented India in the United Nations (UN) and made a presentation in the UN General Assembly.
Mr. C. Narayanaswamy also served as the President of Bangalore Rural Zilla Parishad. The public works he undertook are still remembered by the people of Bangalore. Many of the innovative programs around rural development and decentralisation power launched by him won awards at State and National levels.
Mr C. Narayanaswamy is an authority in the area of rural development, panchayati raj and decentralisation of power. He has worked with Panchayati Raj votaries such as Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyer and India's late Prime Minister Mr. Rajiv Gandhi. Mr. Narayanaswamy has deep interest in local governance systems that empower people and he was instrumental in providing his expertise to different States in India. Mr. Narayanaswamy conducts training programs for senior government officials and elected representatives on public administration and decentralisation of power.
Positions Held
- Member of Parliament (Eleventh Lok Sabha – Bangalore North Constituency) 1996-98
- Working President, Karnataka Panchayati Parishad 2011 - till date
- President, Bangalore Rural ZillaParishad 1987-92
- Chairman, Karnataka Food & Civil Supplies Corporation 1985-86
- Vice President,Taluk Development Board 1978-83
Awards and recognition
- Recipient of the Prestigious Karnataka State ‘Sahakara Rathna Award’ for 2007
- Recipient of Shri Ramakrishna Hegde Award for 2010–2011
- Honoured at the 77th All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelan for his service to State, Language and People.
- Recipient of Kinghts of Blind Award from the Lions Club
- Recipient of "Outstanding Young Person" award from Jaycees International
- As a sportsman and professional weightlifter, captained and represented Bangalore University in many national sports events
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