C. Motamma[1] (born 20 March 1951) is an Indian politician from the state of Karnataka. She served as Leader of the Opposition[2][3] in the Karnataka Legislative Council between 2010 and 2012. She is the first woman to hold that position.[4] She also served as Minister for Women & Child Welfare in the government of Karnataka[5][6] as part of the Krishna ministry.
Motamma | |
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| Vice-President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| Assumed office 14 July 2017 | |
| President | G. Parameshwara |
| Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council | |
| In office 9 January 2010 – 17 June 2012 | |
| Chief minister | |
| Preceded by | Ugrappa |
| Succeeded by | S. R. Patil |
| Minister for Women & Welfare of Karnataka | |
| In office 11 October 1999 – 28 May 2004 | |
| Chief Minister | S. M. Krishna |
| Preceded by | Vimalabai Deshmukh |
| Succeeded by | Bhagirathi M. Gouda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 March 1951 Acharadi, Hanbal, Sakleshpur, Hassan, Mysore State (now in Karnataka) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (since 1978) |
| Spouse | Venkataraman S. |
| Children | 3, including Nayana |
| Alma mater | Bangalore University |
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Early life and education
editMotamma was born as fourth child and third daughter, She has one elder brother and two elder sisters, She wasn't named her name until she joined Primary School near Maggalamakki, Mudigere, which was started newly, her nickname Motu became her name as Motamma. She did her high school in Chikmagalur. PUC, B.A. in Maharani College Bangalore, and M.A. in the Bangalore University and it was first Co-Ed College.[7]
Political career
editMotamma represented Mudigere[8] in 1978, 1989 and 1999. She was Member of Legislative Council from 2006 to 2012.[9] She again got elected to Member of Legislative Council on 18 June 2012.
Personal life
editMotamma is married to Venkataraman. They have a daughter and two sons. Her daughter Nayana, who is a legislator from Mudigere.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Dr". kla.kar.nic.in. Archived from the original on 28 April 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- ^ "LEADER OF OPPOSITION KARNATAKA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SINCE FROM 1969". Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Govt. of Karnataka. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- ^ "Motamma may step down as leader of opposition in Karnataka, SR Patil to take over | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 5 March 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- ^ "Motamma will be first woman Opposition leader in Council". Deccan Herald. 9 January 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ^ "Position of women in governance still weak". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- ^ "SM Krishna's Ministers and their Portfolio in 2004 | 2004 Karnataka Cabinet". Karnataka.com. 30 September 2007. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- ^ Public TV | ಪಬ್ಲಿಕ್ ಟಿವಿ (1 September 2014), NANU NAN STYLE MOTAMMA ನಾನು ನನ್ನ ಸ್ಟೈಲ್ ಮೋಟಮ್ಮ SEG 01 30, retrieved 27 September 2017
- ^ "Mudigere Elections Results 2014, Current MLA, Candidate List of Assembly Elections in Mudigere, Karnataka". www.elections.in. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ^ "Motamma : Indian National Congress, MLC, Karnataka (MLC) Constituency". Janpratinidhi. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ^ "Nayana Motamma: why this first-time Dalit MLA switched from corporate law to politics". The Hindu. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
