G. Somashekara Reddy
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G. Somashekara Reddy is a member (MLA) of the Vidhan Sabha
of Karnataka
representing the Bellary
assembly constituency of Karnataka
and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP) political party. He is also the chairman of Karnataka Milk Federation
. He is a member of a family which owns the Obulapuram Mining Company
with iron ore mining interests in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and has been facing allegations of illegal mining
in forest lands. Other members of this family including G. Karunakara Reddy
, G. Janardhana Reddy
are significant actors in the Government of Karnataka
Vidhan Sabha
The Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Assembly is the lower house or the sole house of the provincial legislature in the different states of India. The same name is also used for the lower house of the legislatures for two of the union territories, Delhi and Pondicherry...
of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
representing the Bellary
Bellary
Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
assembly constituency of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
(BJP) political party. He is also the chairman of Karnataka Milk Federation
Karnataka Milk Federation
Karnataka Milk Federation sells products by the name of Nandini. They are famous for taste and quality. Nandini sweets like pedha, jalebi, paneer, curds and milk are savored by thousands of people in India. As the name suggests it is the federation of milk producers association working on...
. He is a member of a family which owns the Obulapuram Mining Company
Obulapuram Mining Company
Obulapuram Mining Company also known as OMC or OMCPL is an iron ore mining company located in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in India. The company is owned by the brothers, G. Karunakara Reddy, G. Janardhana Reddy and G. Somashekara Reddy, who were ministers in the Government of Karnataka...
with iron ore mining interests in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and has been facing allegations of illegal mining
Illegal mining in India
Illegal mining in India is widespread in various ore-rich states of India, and has generated controversy, which spans encroachment of forest areas, underpayment of government royalties, conflict with tribals regarding land-rights...
in forest lands. Other members of this family including G. Karunakara Reddy
G. Karunakara Reddy
G. Karunakara Reddy is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Bellary constituency of Karnataka and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party political party....
, G. Janardhana Reddy
G. Janardhana Reddy
Gali Janardhana Reddy is a Indian politician with the Bharatiya Janata Party and one of the richest politicians of Karnataka. He has been implicated in the massive illegal mining scandal in Bellary and the related Belekeri port scam...
are significant actors in the Government of Karnataka
Government of Karnataka
The Government of Karnataka is a democratically elected body with the Governor as the constitutional head. The Governor who is appointed for a period of five years appoints the Chief Minister and his council of ministers...