HK Patil
HK Patil is a prominent Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress party, currently serving as the Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs in Karnataka. He has been an influential figure in Karnataka politics, known for his role in legislative affairs and governance. Recently, he was in the news for approving an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, which aims to introduce a 4% quota for Muslim contractors in public civil works, a proposal that has generated significant political debate and controversy.
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HK Patil informed reporters about Siddaramaiah's decision to resign.
Siddaramaiah: Karnataka CM likely to step down; DKS, Siddaramaiah bonhomie: What happened at key breakfast meeting | India News
India· 2026-05-28
HK Patil is the law minister who expressed his intention to speak with Kharge if consulted.
As Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar await Delhi call, caste groups issue threats | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-11-28
Law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil had planned to meet senior officials and legal experts to decide the next course of action.
With guv returning it for 2nd time, Karnataka mulls sending Muslim quota bill to President | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-30
HK Patil, the Karnataka law minister, stated that the SIT will investigate all projects sanctioned during the BJP regime.
Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka govt clears SIT to probe 40% commission charges against previous BJP govt | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12
HK Patil is the law and parliamentary affairs minister who has reportedly given approval to the amendment for the quota.
Karnataka may revive 4% Muslim quota proposal | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-05