Mysore/Mysuru: SBM Manju, former Corporator of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Gokulam-Brindavan Extension Ward, has been appointed as the new President of Mysuru City JD(S) unit.
Manju received the appointment letter from JD(S) State President H.D. Kumaraswamy, who is also the Union Minister, at J.P. Bhavan, the party State Headquarters in Bengaluru, recently, in the presence of State JD(S) Youth Wing President Nikhil Kumaraswamy, former Minister Bandeppa Kashempur and other party leaders.
SBM Manju, who began his political career in his student days from the JD(S), went on to become the President of the party’s City Youth Wing.
He later served as the Working President of City JD(S) and was elected twice as Corporator, once from Vontikoppal-V.V.Mohalla Ward and the second time from Gokulam-Brindavan Extension Ward.
Speaking after his appointment, Manju said, he has served the JD(S) for 32 years. Pointing out that the Party has appointed him as Mysuru City President in consideration of his service to the party, he said that his appointment has increased his responsibility. “I will consult all senior leaders and workers for organising the party in the best manner possible,” he noted.n
This post was published on February 9, 2026 6:37 pm