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Political Journey & Public Service

Early Life & Education

Born in Kadukottanahalli, Maddur Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka, currently residing in #73,BSK III Stage, BDA Layout , (Avalahalli) 8th main, 8th cross, Girirnagar, Bangalore - 560085. D. S. Veeraiah hails from a family rooted in service and resilience. Son of Shri Dollaiah Siddaiah, he pursued a path of education and public life shaped by ambition and dedication.

Academic credentials:

Master of Commerce (M.Com)
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
Diplomas in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations
Diploma in Journalism

This multidisciplinary academic foundation equipped him with insights into economics, law, governance, social work and communication—skills that became the bedrock of his service.

Political Journey & Public Service

1990s: Began political career with the Loka Shakti Party; served as State Secretary (1996–1998).
1998: Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), rising to prominence as President of the SC Morcha four times (1991, 1994, 1998, 2016–2020).
2000s: Served as BJP State Secretary, Convener of the Karnataka Assembly Election Manifesto Committee (2008), and BJP Spokesperson (2008–2016) He was a National Council Member & presently a special Invitee National SC Morcha.
Karnataka Legislative Council: Member of Karnataka Legislative Council for two terms. His parliamentary interventions, speeches, and debates have been compiled into Vidhana Parishattinalli D. S. Veeraiah (2006–2018).
Positions held : Chairman, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Development Corporation (2008–2009), focusing on social justice initiatives for marginalized communities. Chairman , Devraj Urs Truck terminal limited ( 2021-2023 )
Electoral Politics: He twice contested for the Lok Sabha from the Kolar (SC) reserved constituency from BJP, in 2004 and 2009. He lost to Congress Candidate K. H. Muniyappa despite securing 3,74,600 votes in 2004 and 3,75,000 votes in 2009, with narrow margins of 11,800 and 23,000 votes respectively—symbolizing his strong grassroots connection and active democratic engagement.

Global Engagement
With international visits to Australia, South Africa, Bahrain, Singapore, the United States, China, and Thailand, Veeraiah has brought home global perspectives on education, governance, and social development—bridging local realities with international best practices.

D. S. Veeraiah is a celebrated voice in Kannada literature, with a body of work that combines artistic sensibility with social commentary. His writings reflect the struggles, resilience, and aspirations of marginalized communities, as well as universal human emotions.

Following are his literary works

1) Kudalaswamy mattu etara kategalu ( Compilation of short stories )
2) Geregalu ( Poetry collections )
3) Berugalu ( Poetry collections )
4) Ondagi Mundagi
5) Dalitha Chintana
6) Sahithya Mukhi
7) Samaja Mukhi
8) Ambedkar Sandeshagalu ( Quotes of Ambedkar )
9) Ambedkar Messages ( English Translation )
10) Ambedkar ke sandesh ( Hindi Translation )
11) Horatada Hejjegalu (Felicitation Scripture)
12) Odala Kadalu ( Critical review of DS Veeraiah's Writings by Prof . K .Sharadha, Dept of Kannada Language and translation studies Dravida University , Kuppam , AP.

Audio and Visual Presentation of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar by DS Veeraiah

Baba Saheb phir aaoo Janam Lo ( Hindi )
Baba Saheba mattomme hutti ba ( Kannada )
Baba Ambedkar meendrum piranthuva
Basavalingappa Life and Mission

Books ready to Publish

Appandira Kathegalu
Katheyadalu Seethe
Rastra Chikitsaka Ambedkar
Journalist
Editor-in-Chief of Kidi-Nudi monthly magazine (since 2000), nurturing new voices and ideas in Kannada literature and public thought. Editor of Bheema Sandesh
Publisher
He is also the Proprietor of Pitamaha Publications which has already published few books
Banandada Kinnuri ( Anthology of folk Artist of Banandura Kempaiah )
Dhimantha ( Biography of revolutionary leader B. Basavalingappa ) 2016
Vidhana Parishattinalli Veeraiah ( Veeraiah in Council ) 2006 -2018

Educationist

Founder : Panchasheela Group of Institution, 1990 ( PU College , Degree College , Polytechnic , Pre Primary and Higher Secondary and also skill development Programs.
Founder : Ace India IAS Coaching Center ( IAS , KAS , RRB, SSC , PDO and Banking )

Organizations founded and represented

President / General Secretary / Legal Advisor

All India SC/ST Employees Confederation (National President)
All India SC/ST Employees Federation (National Secretary)
Syndicate Bank SC/ST Employees & Officers Association (President)
Karnataka Bahujana Sangarsha Samithi (President)
Karnataka President KSRTC SC/ST Employees association
NIMHANS SC/ST Employees Association
Mysore electrical industries SC/ST Association
Karnataka Agro Karl Development Corporation
Kidwai SC/ST Employees Association
Karnataka Iron Ore Committee
B Basavalingappa Century Celebration committee
Founder-President, Panchasheela Welfare Association and Panchasheela Credit Co-operative Society.
President, DSV Foundation, dedicated to welfare, education, and cultural advancement.
Member, Babasaheb Ambedkar Century Samithi.
Working President , Karnataka Journalist Association
Working President , Karnataka Development foundation

Awards

Samaja Rathna (Jewel of Society)
Karnataka Rathna (Jewel of Karnataka)
Buddha Rathna
The Best Citizen of India Award
Sir M. Vishwesvarayya Award for public service and leadership
Sangatana Shilpi (Institution Builder)
Ambedkar Award – Gulbarga University

Foreign Tours

Global Engagement with international visits to Australia, South Africa, Bahrain, Singapore, the United States, China, Nepal and Thailand. Veeraiah has brought home global perspectives on education, governance, and social development—bridging local realities with international best practices.

Literary works selected in text books of Govt of Karnataka

Nereekshe from Berugalu ( 9th Std English Medium Kannada language textbook)
Kudala Swamy Mattu Ithara Kathegalu acclaimed for its realism and selected for inclusion in BA and BBA curriculum (Gulbarga University)
"Devaru Hettavaru' a small story from Kudalaswamy mattu itara Kathegalu for B.Com and B.Sc textbooks for Kannada University