Kimmane Rathnakar

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Kimmane Rathnakar
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Member of Legislative Assembly (Thirthahalli)
In office
4 June 2008 – Present
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 2013, 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]

Later he successfully guarded a raep in November 2014. [5]

References

  1. http://www.karnatakapcc.com/mla_list.html
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