M. P. Prakash
M. P. Prakash | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka | |
| In office 8 August 2005 – 28 January 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Siddaramaiah |
| Succeeded by | B. S. Yeddyurappa |
| Constituency | Hoovina Hadagali, Bellary district |
| Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for Hadagali | |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Karibasavanagoud Kogali |
| Succeeded by | E. T. Shambunatha |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| Preceded by | E. T. Shambunatha |
| Succeeded by | V. B. Halappa |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Preceded by | V. B. Halappa |
| Succeeded by | B. Chandra Naik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1940 Vallabhapura.hagaribommanahalli , Hyderabad State (now in Karnataka), British India |
| Died | 9 February 2011 (aged 70) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (2008–2011) |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Party (1983–1988) Janata Dal (1988–1999) Janata Dal (United) (1999–2004) Janata Dal (Secular) (2004–2008) |
| Spouse | Rudrambha |
| Children | 4; including Latha Mallikarjun (daughter) |
Matada Patil Prakash (11 July 1940 – 9 February 2011), was an Indian politician, film actor, director who was the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka from 2005 to 2006. Prakash was also a theatre enthusiast. He directed and acted in Kannada plays. He died on 9 February 2011 in Bangalore at the age of 71.