Dr. Kempuraja Krishnan
Dr. Kempuraja Krishnan 
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 Founder & National Chairman, Dalit Fighters Forum | |
| Born | 8 March 1977 |
| Native Place | Viveknagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Pronouns | He/Him |
| Education | MBA (Strategic Management), Mother Teresa University, Bangalore; Pathway Graduate, Brigham Young University, USA |
| Occupation | Civic Leader, Social Activist, Politician |
| Organization | Dalit Fighters Forum (DFF) |
| Designation | Founder & National Chairman |
| Constituency | Sarvagnanagar Assembly |
| Ward | Kammanahalli |
| Spouse | Mini Kempuraja |
| Website | dalitfightersforum.com |
Dr. Kempuraja Krishnan is an Indian civic leader, social activist, and politician based in Bangalore, Karnataka. He is the Founder and National Chairman of the Dalit Fighters Forum (DFF), headquartered in Kammanahalli, Bangalore. With nearly three decades of involvement in social work, he has been active in civic advocacy, humanitarian service, and electoral politics in the Sarvagnanagar Assembly constituency.
Early Life and Career
Kempuraja Krishnan began his career as a salesman in 1995 at the age of 18. By 2003, he had transitioned into a role as a sales specialist in the information technology sector, where he worked for the next 15 years. His passion for social work and justice emerged between 1997 and 1998, leading him to actively engage in addressing civic issues in Bangalore. He has described himself as "a salesman who found his calling in activism."
In 2021, he became a civic leader after graduating from the BCLIP (Bangalore Civic Leadership Incubator Program), Batch 8, conducted by the Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC). He has also completed gun/rifle shooting training from the Bangalore City Police.
Education
- Pathway Graduate – Brigham Young University (BYU), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- MBA in Strategic Management – Mother Teresa University, Bangalore
Family Background
- Parents: Krishnan, Sharadambal
- Spouse: Mini Kempuraja
- Native Place: Viveknagar, Bangalore
Professional and Social Involvement
Kempuraja Krishnan is the Founder and National Chairman of the Dalit Fighters Forum (DFF), an organization headquartered in Kammanahalli, Bangalore, working on civic and humanitarian issues. He has also volunteered with various other organizations over the course of his career.
He identifies his areas of work as that of a Social Actor, Dalit Fighter, and Civic Leader.
Civic Work
Through his civic engagement in Bangalore, Krishnan has been involved in:
- Addressing potholes in and around Bangalore
- Engaging with BWSSB (Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board) on pipeline and drainage concerns
- Clearing garbage blackspots across Bangalore
- Addressing BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited) issues, including replacing dead poles and installing additional streetlight poles
- Engaging with BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) on matters including waterlogging, development of the Kalpalli Graveyard, road maintenance, and the enhancement of public parks
- Advocacy against rape and inequality, including raising awareness about the Khushi rape case
Political Experience
Kempuraja Krishnan has contested elections for the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) twice in the Sarvagnanagar Assembly constituency, and has also contested as a candidate for Member of Parliament (MP) from Bangalore Central.
He has stated his support for the ideology of actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's TVK (Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam) party.
Awards and Recognition
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Award for Humanitarian Service
- Dr. Abdul Kalam National Award
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Award for Humanitarian Service
- Indian Icon Award
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Bravery Award
- Chanakya National Leadership Award
- Certificate of Achievement from the National Education Forum, for the Best ED Talk (New Delhi)
- Certificate of Achievement in POCSO Train the Trainer
- Karnataka State Police Award for Best Corona Warrior
- Bangalore City Police Award for Best Corona Warrior
- Influencer Award
- Namma Bengaluru Hemmeya (Proud) Award
- Mother Teresa Ideal Award (2025)
- Go Green Earth Award for Outstanding Social Work
- Legacy Award for Outstanding Social Work
- Rabindra Ratna Puraskar for Outstanding Social Work
- International Achievers Award, Bhutan, for Outstanding Social Work
- South Indian Icon Award for Best Humanitarian Service
- Proud Indian Award for Outstanding Social Work
Online Presence
- Website - dalitfightersforum.com