1. Took active part in politics from student life.
2. Member, Gokale Institute of Public Affairs.
3. Was Member, Bangalore City Municipal Corporation from 1972 to 1975.
4. As Member of Lok Sangharsha Samithi delivered lectures on 42nd Constitution Amendments throughout the state.
5. Was Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
6. At present Minister for Law & Parliamentary Affairs and Food & Civil Supplies.