K. B. Koliwad
K. B. Koliwad | |
|---|---|
| 15th Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2016 – 19 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Kagodu Thimmappa |
| Succeeded by | K. R. Ramesh Kumar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Krishnappa Bhimappa Koliwad 1 November 1944 Gudagur, Ranebennur, Kingdom of Mysore |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Prabhavati |
| Children | Prakash Koliwad |
Krishnappa Bhimappa Koliwad (born 1 November 1944) is an Indian politician who was the 20th speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and member of the Indian National Congress from the state of Karnataka. Koliwad is a five-term member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Koliwad was elected Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in July 2016 which was vacated by Kagodu Thimmappa who was inducted as a minister in the Siddaramaiah led government of Karnataka. Koliwad was the 20th speaker of the lower house.