Meet Krishna Byre Gowda, The Minister DK Shivakumar Has Entrusted With Bengaluru's Development
Meet Krishna Byre Gowda, The Minister DK Shivakumar Has Entrusted With Bengaluru's Development Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 00:16 IST Krishna Byre Gowda
Meet Krishna Byre Gowda, The Minister DK Shivakumar Has Entrusted With Bengaluru's Development Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 00:16 IST Krishna Byre Gowda, 53, is one of the prominent Vokkaliga leaders in Karnataka. He most recently served as Revenue Minister in the Siddaramaiah-led government. Rapid Read Krishna Byre Gowda currently represents the Byatarayanapura Assembly constituency. (Photo: X) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has entrusted cabinet minister Krishna Byre Gowda with the crucial responsibility of overseeing Bengaluru’s development. Gowda has been assigned the newly created Greater Bengaluru Development portfolio, which includes oversight of the Greater Bengaluru Authority, the city’s municipal corporations, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The portfolio was previously handled by Shivakumar during the government led by Siddaramaiah.
During that period, Shivakumar championed the ambitious “Brand Bengaluru" initiative and pushed key infrastructure projects, including the proposed tunnel road network and the Sky Deck project. As Bengaluru in-charge minister, Shivakumar oversaw the metro projects and played a key role in releasing additional funds to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). A report in Deccan Herald said Shivakumar’s elevation as the chief minister may expedite Namma Metro projects. Thirteen MLAs were sworn in as ministers in Shivakumar’s Cabinet on Wednesday. The ministry is expected to be expanded in the coming weeks, with the Karnataka Council of Ministers permitted to have up to 34 members, including the chief minister. As a result, several cabinet berths remain vacant and are likely to be filled after further consultations within the party.
Who Is Krishna Byre Gowda? Krishna Byre Gowda, 53, is one of the prominent Vokkaliga leaders in Karnataka. He most recently served as Revenue Minister in the Siddaramaiah-led government. An alumnus of American University, Gowda holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Christ University. Politics runs in the family. His father, C. Byre Gowda, served as Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and later as the state’s Agriculture Minister. Krishna Byre Gowda currently represents the Byatarayanapura Assembly constituency. With Bengaluru grappling with traffic congestion, water shortages and infrastructure challenges, his new role is likely to be among the most closely watched portfolios in the Shivakumar government. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Saurabh Verma Senior Sub-editor Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Chief Sub-editor.
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