M.K. Somashekar

M. K. Somashekar^[1] is a politician from Karnataka state. He is a leader of Indian National Congress . He was elected twice^[2] as MLA from Krishnaraja Constituency.

M. K. Somashekhar
MLA
In office 2013–2018
Preceded by	S. A. Ramadas
Succeeded by	S. A. Ramadas
Constituency	Krishnaraja
MLA
In office 2004–2008
Preceded by	S. A. Ramadas
Succeeded by	S. A. Ramadas
Constituency	Krishnaraja
Personal details
Nationality	Indian
Political party	Indian National Congress
Residence(s)	No. 318, D. Subbaiah Road, Chamaraja Mohala, Mysuru
Occupation	Politician

Political career

He won twice as MLA from Krishnaraja constituency in 2004^[3] and 2013.^[4][5] But in 2018 elections he was defeated^[6][7] by S.A. Ramadas of Bharatiya Janata party. M.K. Somashekar has been appointed as Chairman for Karnataka Silk Development Corporation in 2016.^[8]