C. N. Ashwath Narayan

C. N. Ashwath Narayan is an Indian politician and medical professional serving as a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for the Malleshwaram constituency. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, he previously served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and held various cabinet portfolios, including Higher Education, IT, and Biotechnology. Before entering politics, he established the Shushrutha Group of Institutions and has been involved in several educational and healthcare initiatives in Bangalore. His political career is marked by his focus on urban infrastructure and citizen-centric governance models.