Kote M. Shivanna was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly of India.
He represented the Heggadadevankote Assembly constituency and was a member of the Indian National Congress.
He joined Bharatiya Janata Party and became president of Chamarajanagar district unit.
[5][6][7] M. Shivanna was fielded by JD(S) as its candidate in the Chamarajanagar seat in the 2014 Indian general election.
[8][9][10] He himself declared that he is an aspirant for 2024 Indian general election from Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency.