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Dakshina Kannada is a district located in the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated on the western coast of the state and has a rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The district headquarters is Mangalore, which is also the largest city in the region.
Dakshina Kannada is known for its beautiful beaches, such as Panambur Beach, Tannirbhavi Beach, and Someshwara Beach. These beaches attract tourists from all over the country. The district also has a number of historical and religious sites, including Kadri Manjunath Temple, Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, and St. Aloysius Chapel.
List of Chief Ministers of Karnataka
S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
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1 | Kyasamballi Chengalaraya Reddy | 25 October 1947 to 30 March 1952 |
2 | Kengal Hanumanthaiah | 30 March 1952 to 19 August 1956 |
3 | Kadidal Manjappa | 19 August 1956 to 31 October 1956 |
4 | C. M. Poonacha | 27 March 1952 to 31 October 1956 |
5 | S. Nijalingappa | 1 November 1956 to 16 May 1958 |
6 | B. D. Jatti | 16 May 1958 to 9 March 1962 |
7 | S. R. Kanthi | 14 March 1962 to 20 June 1962 |
8 | S. Nijalingappa | 21 June 1962 to 28 May 1968 |
9 | Veerendra Patil | 29 May 1968 to 18 March 1971 |
10 | *President Rule* | 19 March 1971 to 20 March 1972 |
11 | D. Devaraj Urs | 20 March 1972 to 31 December 1977 |
12 | *President Rule* | 31 December 1977 to 28 February 1978 |
13 | D. Devaraj Urs | 28 February 1978 to 7 January 1980 |
14 | R. Gundu Rao | 12 January 1980 to 6 January 1983 |
15 | Ramakrishna Hegde | 10 January 1983 to 29 December 1984 |
16 | Ramakrishna Hegde | 8 March 1985 to 13 February 1986 |
17 | Ramakrishna Hegde | 16 February 1986 to 10 August 1988 |
18 | S. R. Bommai | 13 August 1988 to 21 April 1989 |
19 | *President Rule* | 21 April 1989 to 30 November 1989 |
20 | Veerendra Patil | 30 November 1989 to 10 October 1990 |
21 | *President Rule* | 10 October 1990 to 17 October 1990 |
22 | S. Bangarappa | 17 October 1990 to 19 November 1992 |
23 | M. Veerappa Moily | 19 November 1992 to 11 December 1994 |
24 | H. D. Deve Gowda | 11 December 1994 to 31 May 1996 |
25 | J. H. Patel | 31 May 1996 to 7 October 1999 |
26 | S. M. Krishna | 11 October 1999 to 28 May 2004 |
27 | Dharam Singh | 28 May 2004 to 2 February 2006 |
28 | H. D. Kumaraswamy | 3 February 2006 to 8 October 2007 |
29 | *President Rule* | 8 October 2007 to 12 November 2007 |
30 | B. S. Yediyurappa | 12 November 2007 to 19 November 2007 |
31 | *President Rule* | 20 November 2007 to 29 May 2008 |
32 | B. S. Yediyurappa | 30 May 2008 to 4 August 2011 |
33 | D. V. Sadananda Gowda | 5 August 2011 to 12 July 2012 |
34 | Jagadish Shettar | 12 July 2012 to 13 May 2013 |
35 | Siddaramaiah | 13 May 2013 to 17 May 2018 |
36 | B. S. Yediyurappa | 17 May 2018 to 23 May 2018 |
37 | H. D. Kumaraswamy | 23 May 2018 to 26 July 2019 |
38 | B. S. Yediyurappa | 26 July 2019 to 27 July 2021 |
39 | Basavaraj Bommai | 28 July 2021 to Incumbent |