Kodavas, a modest-sized community lacking the numerical heft to sway major voting blocs, have nonetheless emerged as influential figures in post-Independence Indian politics. Their noteworthy presence in the political landscape can be attributed to their remarkable administrative acumen. Despite their relatively small numbers, Kodavas have made their mark not only in Indian politics but have also transcended national boundaries to contribute significantly on the international stage. This underscores their broader impact and showcases how individual Kodavas have become key players in shaping political narratives both within India and beyond, exemplifying the global reach of their political influence.

 

INDIA 

Governor

• Cheppudira.M.Poonacha. INC

Union Ministers 

• Cheppudira M Poonacha – Railways 

Karnataka State Ministers

1. Meriyanada C. Nanaiah INC
2. Mundanda M Nanaiah. INC
3. Mandepanda Ranjan Appachu. BJP

M.P. – Rajya Sabha

1. Kollimada C. Karumbaiah -INC – 1954-1956
2. Cheppudira M. Poonacha -INC – 1964 – 1970
3. Iychettira Prema Cariappa  INC – 2002 – 2008

M L A 

1. P I Belliappa –Ammathi -Independent
2. C.K. Kalappa-Somwarpet North – INC
3. K.M.Devayya -Bhagamandala – INC
4. K.K. Ganapathy -Ponnampet (Hudikeri) – Independent
5. Kolera .P.Karumbaiah Srimangala – Independent
6. Biddanda S. Kushalappa  – Marcera Town – INC
7. M.D.Machaiah  Siddapur – INC
8. C.M.Mandanna Murnad – INC
9. Cheppudira M. Poonacha – Bettathnad – INC
10. P.D.Subbaiah Marcera naad -INC
11. Ajjikuttira.P.Appanna – Virajpet  – INC
12. A.C. Thimmaiah – Independent
13. Meriyanda  C. Nanaiah – Marcera – INC
14. Mundanda  M. Nanaiah- Marcera – INC
15. Appanervanada.M.Belliappa – Somwarpet – INC
16. Mandepanda P. Appachu  – Somwarpet – BJP
17. Ajjikuttira S Ponnanna – INC

M L C 

1. Kadumanda Polly Aiyappa. INC
2. Bollera Jajie Mandanna. INC
3. Ajjikuttira K. Subbaiah. Jana Sangha
4. Ajjikuttira K. Subbaiah. INC
5. Meriyanada.C.Nanaiah INC
6. Pattada C. Uthaiah. INC
7. Ajjikuttira.N.Somaiah INC
8. Shantheyanda Veena Achaiah. INC
9. Mandepanda Sunil Subramani. BJP
10. Cheppudira Arun Machaiah. Independent 
11. Mandepanda Sujja Kushalappa – BJP

Mayor

1. Iychettira Prema Cariappa   INC – Bangalore BBMP

Leaders of National Parties

Centre

1.  Palachanda  Brijesh Kalappa  INC  – Spokespoerson of INC Centre

State

1. Ajjikuttira K. Subbaiah. INC    –  Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council,
2. Muckkatira M Chengappa BJP  – President – BJP Stste 
3. Addanda Cariappa  BJP      –    Spokespoerson of BJP State
4. Ajjikuttira S. Ponnanna – INC  – Spokespoerson of INC State

BBMP (Councillor )

1. Kaddaniyanda  Harish  – INC

MCC (Councillor )

1. Maletira Subbaiah

FOREIGN COUNTRIES 

England

Mayor and Mayoress of Harrow

1. Mr Keekira Thammiaah and Mrs Naila Thammaiah

Australia

Councillor of City of Liverpool in Sydney.

1. Kaliyanda Charishma