C. Narayanaswamy is a former MP (1996–97) having represented Bangalore North Constituency. He is currently associated with Indian National Congress (INC). Political career Narayanaswamy was a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) and became Bangalore North's MP between the years 1996-1998 representing it. He joined the Indian National Congress on 15 August 2013. Narayanaswamy is the Indian National Congress' candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections. Narayanaswamy was elected to Lok Sabha from Bangalore North Constituency with a margin of 1.3 lakh (130 thousand) votes. Narayanaswamy also served as the President of Bangalore Rural Zilla Parishad.. Positions held Member of Parliament (Eleventh Lok Sabha – Bangalore North Constituency) 1996-98 Working President, Karnataka Panchayati Parishad 2011 - till date President, Bangalore Rural ZillaParishad 1987-92 Chairman, Karnataka Food & Civil Supplies Corporation 1985-86 Vice President,Taluk Development Board 1978-83 Awards and recognition Recipient of the Karnataka State 'Sahakara Rathna Award' for 2007 Recipient of Shri Ramakrishna Hegde Award for 2010–2011 As a sportsman and professional weightlifter, captained and represented Bangalore University in many national sports events References External links Official website Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Indian National Congress politicians Politicians from Bangalore India MPs 1996–1997 Lok Sabha members from Karnataka Karnataka district councillors People from Bangalore Rural district Janata Dal politicians Janata Dal (Secular) politicians Janata Party politicians