Kimmane Rathnakar

Kimmane Rathnakar is a former Karnataka Minister, professional advocate and the Former 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.

For the actor, see Rathnakar (actor).

Kimmane Rathnakar
Member of Legislative Assembly (Thirthahalli)
In office
4 June 2008 – 16 May 2018
Preceded byAraga Jnanendra
Succeeded byAraga Jnanendra
ConstituencyThirthahalli, Shimoga[1]
Personal details
Born
Kimmane Rathnakar
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
ProfessionAdvocate, Politician

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 18 June 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. But, in 2018, he lost to Araga Jnanendra (BJP) by 21,679 votes

Act of Bravery

On 17 September 2013, he saved a family of 6 from drowning into Beguvalli Lake near Shimoga.[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]

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 June 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Meet Kimmane Ratnakar, a Minister turned into National Hero". Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  3. Kalkod, Rajiv (18 September 2013). "Karnataka minister, staff jump into lake, save 6 in sinking car". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
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