D. K. Suresh is an Indian politician representing the Bengaluru Rural constituency in Karnataka. |
He is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) and the brother of Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar. |
After completing his studies, he ventured into social service, business, and politics alongside his brother since the 1980s. |
In 2013, D. K. Suresh won his first election and became a Member of Parliament (MP) after H. D. Kumaraswamy resigned from the Bangalore Rural constituency. |
From 2013 to 2014, D. K. Suresh experienced an 82% increase in his wealth, totaling over Rs 38 crores. |
He serves as the Vice-Chairman of the D.K.S. Charitable Institute Trust, which focuses on addressing water scarcity by establishing water treatment plants in rural areas. |
The trust also helps identify eligible candidates for government assistance programs and supports education in rural regions. |
D. K. Suresh is known to maintain a regular exercise routine. |
In 2023, he voiced his preference for his brother, D. K. Shivakumar, to be appointed as the Chief Minister of Karnataka after the Congress party's victory in the elections. However, D. K. Shivakumar was assigned the position of Deputy Chief Minister, leading D. K. Suresh to express disappointment while reaffirming his loyalty to the Congress party. |