S M Krishna became the President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (I) in February 1999, at a time when the Party in Karnataka was in a disorganized state without able leadership. He re-united the party despite many hurdles within his party. In the elections held in 1999, the Congress fared well and S M Krishna became the Chief Minister of Karnataka on October11, 1999.

An IT savvy Chief Minister, Krishna is striving to retain Karnataka's place as the IT leader among the Indian states and other Asian countries. He has taken keen interest in attracting foreign capitalists and Multi National Companies to set up establishments in the state. As of today, he is one among the many stalwarts of the Congress party at the national level as well. This soft-spoken yet dynamic leader, who has always preferred to keep a low profile, is a force to reckon with in today's unified Congress in the state.

S M Krishna was born on May 1, 1932 at Somanahally in the district of Mandya. He graduated from the Government Law College, Bangalore. Then he went abroad to continue his studies at the Southern Methodist University, Dallas, U.S.A, and the George Washington University, U.S.A. After his formal education, Krishna has held various positions. Before his entry into the political arena, he was a Professor of International Law, SJR Law College, Bangalore, for a period of six years, from 1962-68. At the State level, so far, he has served as the Speaker, Deputy Chief Minister and has held important portfolios in the State ministry.

Nowadays, as Chief Minister, with his busy schedule, S M Krishna may not find time to pursue one of his interests - designing men's clothes. He loves to play Tennis and practices Yoga too. He is the president of the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association. His extensive travels around the world have helped him hone his skills. At the helm of the government today, he has plans to make Karnataka one of the best administered states in the country.