U. T. Khader

U. T. Khader Fareed is an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress. He is currently serving as the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, and, since 12 August 2026, as the Minister for Minority Affairs, Haj and Waqf, Government of Karnataka. He previously served as the 17th Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from May 2023 to June 2026. Khader previously served as a Cabinet Minister holding the portfolios of Health and Family Welfare, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, and Urban Development and Housing in the Government of Karnataka.

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