Prakash Hukkeri is a famous leader from Karnataka, who is known for his simple nature and hard work.
He was born on March 5, 1947, in Examba, Karnataka. He came from a farming family and studied till class 12.
He joined the Indian National Congress, a political party, and won his first election to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1988.
Hukkeri had important roles as a minister, such as Agriculture Product Marketing Minister (2004-2006) and Minister of Small Industries and Mujarai (2013-2014).
From 2014 to 2019, Hukkeri represented the people of Karnataka in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament.
He is now a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, the upper house of the state parliament.
Hukkeri's simple nature is seen in his close family, including his wife, four daughters, and son, Ganesh Hukkeri.