Kimmane Rathnakar

Kimmane Rathnakar
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,Politician
Religion Hinduism

Kimmane Rathnakar is a former Karnataka Minister, professional advocate and the MLA from Thirthahalli constituency in Shimoga District.[2] He belongs to Indian National Congress. He held the portfolio of Minister for Primary and Secondary education in the Government of Karnataka.

Early life & education

Kimmane Rathnakar completed his schooling in Thirthahalli, and then he completed Bachelor of Science degree in Bhuvanendra College, Karkala. In 1966 he completed his Law degree in BMS College of Law.

Political Career

He was the minister for Primary and Secondary education, Government of Karnataka till June 18 2016.In 2013, Kimmane Rathnakar (Indian National Congress) beat RM Manjunatha Gowda (KJP) by 1343 Votes to become member of the assembly for the second consecutive time.

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.[3]

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