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Kelachandra Joseph George

Political Leader | Relationship Building | Social Worker | Entrepreneur | Philanthropist | Senior Congressman

About KJ George

Kelachandra Joseph George is a prominent politician from Karnataka, India. He currently serves as the Energy Minister of Karnataka, playing a pivotal role in the state's energy sector transformation. With a political career spanning over five decades, he has held several key portfolios under various Chief Ministers. He was the Home Minister and Minister for Bengaluru Development and Town Planning in the cabinet of Shri. Siddaramaiah and served as the Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries in the cabinet of Shri. H D Kumaraswamy. He also held charge as the Cabinet Minister for Housing & Urban Development in the Shri. S. Bangarappa government.

Early in his political journey, Shri George was appointed Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Transport, Food, and Civil Supplies in Shri. Veerendra Patil's government in the late 1980s, marking the beginning of his long-standing commitment to public service.

He represents the Indian National Congress and is presently serving his 6th term (4 terms from Sarvagna Nagar Assembly Constituency, twice from Bharthi Nagar Assembly Constituency).

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Portfolios Held

 

  • Minister for Energy, Government of Karnataka (20 May 2023 - Present)
  • Minister for Large & Medium Scale Industries, Sugar, Information Technology & Bio Technology, Science and Technology, Commerce and Industry, Government of Karnataka  (6 June 2018 – 23 July 2019)
  • Minister for Bengaluru Development and Town Planning, Government of Karnataka (31 October 2015 – 18 July 2016)
  • Minister for Home Affairs, Government of Karnataka (20 May2013 – 29 October 2015)
  • Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Government of Karnataka (1990-1994)
  • Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Transport, Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Karnataka  (1989-1990) - (In the recent times, these portfolios are managed by two individual ministers)

 

Political Profile

  • Full-time worker of the Indian National Congress since 1969
  • President, Gonikoppal Town Youth Congress (1969)
  • President, Virajpet Taluk Youth Congress Committee (1971-1972)
  • General Secretary, Coorg District Youth Congress Committee (1972-1973)
  • President, Coorg District Youth Congress Committee (1973-1975)
  • Led student movements under IYC in various capacities
  • Treasurer, Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (1975-1978)
  • General Secretary, Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (1978-1979)
  • President, Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (1979-1982)
  • General Secretary, All India Youth Congress Committee (1982-1985)
  • General Secretary, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (under multiple presidencies)
  • Star Campaigner for Mizoram Assembly Elections and Lok Sabha Elections 2024 for the Indian National Congress in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
  • Special Observer for Amritsar, Gurdaspur, & Jalandhar Parliamentary Constituencies: Oversaw better coordination & management of Lok Sabha Elections (2024)

 

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Current Political Roles

  • Member, Congress Election Committee, AICC
  • Member, KPCC Election Committee
  • Member, AICC
  • Working Committee Member, All India INTUC (Indian National Trade Union Congress)
  • Chairman, Congress Party Assets and Properties State Committee, KPCC
  • Member, Central Planning Group, Bharat Jodo (Central Committee - AICC)
  • Convener, Finance Committee, KPCC
  • Member, Political Affairs Committee, KPCC

Key Achievements

  • Gruha Jyothi Scheme: Successfully launched the revolutionary flagship scheme promising 200 units of free electricity for household connections, benefiting approximately 1.5 crore families in Karnataka. Efficiently managed power situation and distribution even during the most challenging situations across the state, meeting both domestic and industry demands during all times.
  • Lancha Mukta Drive: Initiated in Sarvagna Nagar constituency, pledging for a corruption-free area and transparent governance.
  • Vanamahotsava Campaign: For a greener Bengaluru, more than 1 lakh saplings were availed by the public for environmental contribution.
  • Awards: Best MLA and Best Minister Award of Karnataka by Shining India News & Shining India Research & Analysis; Best City Minister as per B.PAC Survey based on multiple criteria including assembly attendance, fund utilization, and public perception.