Kothur G. Manjunath

Kothur G. Manjunath is an Indian politician currently serving as a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Kolar constituency. Previously, he served as a member of the assembly from Mulbagal. Manjunath initially entered politics as an independent candidate before joining the Indian National Congress. His career has been marked by significant controversy, including a 2015 legal dispute regarding his caste certificate and public backlash in 2025 and 2026 over his inflammatory remarks concerning national military operations and local industrial infrastructure projects.