Minister for Women and Child Development In office 20 May 2013 – 15 May 2018 Preceded by Kalakappa G. Bandi Succeeded by Jayamala Minister for Kannada and Culture In office 20 May 2013 – 15 May 2018 Preceded by Govind M. Karjol Succeeded by Jayamala Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly In office 17 May 2013 – 15 May 2018 Preceded by Siddu Savadi Succeeded by Siddu Savadi Constituency Terdal Political party Indian National Congress