C. K. Ramamurthy is an Indian politician from Karnataka, currently serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly in Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Jayanagar Assembly constituency. He defeated his nearest rival Soumya Reddy by just 16 votes in 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election. He was formerly a corporator in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.
Political career Under the guidance and influence of Late B. N. Vijaya Kumar joined BJP during 1990 Ram Janmabhoomi Rath Yatra undertaken by L. K. Advani and since have been actively involved in Bharatiya Janata Party. He participated as Karsevak at Ayodhya during December 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, 1994 Hubli Eidgah Maidan protest at Hubli and in the Kashmir Chalo Movement led By Murali Manohar Joshi in January 1992.
He Contested 2 Terms as BJP Candidate for BMP and BBMP councillor elections for ward No 58 & 168 during 1996 and 2010 respectively and won both the elections successfully. He was elected as chairman, Town Planning and Development Standing committee, BBMP In 2011–12.
Positions held Sl.noYearPosition1.1991-1993BJP Yuva Morcha Vice President, Jayanagar Assembly2.1993-1996BJP Secretary, Jayanagar Assembly3.2004-2007BJP General Secretary, Jayanagar Assembly4.2008-2011BJP President, Jayanagar Assembly5.2014-2017BJP Slum Morcha, State General Secretary6.2017-2018BJP Bangalore City, Vice President7.2018-2019BJP Bangalore City, General Secretary8.2023 – presentMember of Legislative Assembly from Jayanagar Assembly constituency9.2023 – presentKarnataka State BJP Executive Member
Electoral statistics YearConstituencyPartyResultVotesOpposition CandidateOpposition PartyOpposition votesMargin2023 Jayanagar BJP 57,797 Soumya Reddy INC 57,781 16
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