Kaup, July 27, 2020: BJP MLA from Kaup constituency Lalaji R Mendon is the new President of Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission. The appointment was made by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa.
Lalaji Mendon has won from Kaup constituency for three successive terms beginning from 2004. He has earlier served as Kaup BJP Yuva Morcha Chief and Udupi District BJP General Secretary.