Kimmane Rathnakar
| Kimmane Rathnakar | |
|---|---|
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| Member of Legislative Assembly (Thirthahalli) | |
| In office 4 June 2008 – June 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Araga Jnanendra |
| Constituency | Thirthahalli, Shimoga[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kimmane Rathnakar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Profession | Advocate |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Kimmane Rathnakar is a Karnataka Minister, professional advocate and the MLA from Thirthahalli constituency in Shimoga District.[2] He belongs to Indian National Congress. He holds the portfolio of Minister for Primary and Secondary education in the present Government of Karnataka.
Early life & education
Kimmane Rathnakar completed his schooling in Thirthahalli, and then completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Bhuvanendra College, Karkala. In 1966 he completed his Law degree in BMS College of Law.
Political career
At Present Minister for Primary and Secondary education, Government of Karnataka. In 2013, Kimmane Rathnakar (Indian National Congress) beat RM Manjunatha Gowda (KJP) by 1343 Votes. In 2008, Kimmane Rathnakar (Indian National Congress) beat Araga Jnanendra (BJP) by 3826 Votes.[3]
Act of Bravery
On September 17, he saved a family of 6 from drowning into Beguvalli Lake near Shimgoga.[2] He was coming back to Bangalore from his hometown Thirthahalli, when he spotted a Car sinking with its occupants crying for help. The Minister's Bodyguard and Driver jumped into the lake and bravely saved the family. He also arranged for their medical treatment and shared his clothes with them.[4]
References
- ↑ http://www.karnatakapcc.com/mla_list.html
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Meet Kimmane Ratnakar, a Minister turned into National Hero". Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ↑ http://www.rediff.co.in/news/2008/may/25kgovt10.htm
- ↑ "Karnataka minister, staff jump into lake, save 6 in sinking car". Retrieved 18 September 2013.
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