Kagodu Thimmappa
| Kagodu Thimmappa | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 31 May 2013 |
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| Governor | V R Vala |
| Preceded by | K.G. Bopaiah (BJP) |
| Constituency | Sagar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1932 (age 91–92) Kagodu, Sagara, Karnataka |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Kagodu Thimmappa is a Congress MLA elected from the Sagar Constituency. He became the Speaker of the 14th Karnataka Legislative Assembly on May 31, 2013.[1]
Early life and education
Sri Kagodu Thimmappa was Born on 10th September, 1932 in Kagodu, Sagar Taluk, Karnataka, 18 km from Sagar Town. He was the 3rd son of Savaji Beera Nayaka and Byramma. He completed his primary education in nearby Hirenallur and High school studies in Sagar. Then he took B.Com., B.L. Degrees in Bangalore. He worked as a lawyer in Sagar for some time.
Originally he is an agriculturist by profession. Dr. Rama Manohar Lohia, Jeorge Fernandes, Gopala gowda and other socialist leaders influenced him since his younger days.[2]
Political career
He was Interested in Social Service. He was a Member of Taluk Board From1961; he worked as the President, Taluk Board from 1967 to 1974; was Member of Fifth Legislative Assembly; was Member of Legislative Council in 1980; served as Minister for Food and Forest, in Sri Gundu Rao Ministry; then was Minister of Public Works in 1980.
He was Founder President, Sanjay Polytechnic, Sagar, (2 terms), Founder President, Janata Educational Society, Member of 9th Legislative Assembly, Chairman, Karnataka Housing Board, and served as Minister for Social Welfare.[3]
He was elected to 10th Legislative Assembly, then re-elected to 11th Assembly from Sagar Constituency in 1999 and appointed as Minister for Social Welfare in the Council of Ministers headed by Shri. S.M. Krishna on 17-10-99. He was later elected to 14th Legislative Assembly from "Sagar" Constituency and unanimously elected as Hon`ble Speaker on 31st May, 2013.[4][5]
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- ↑ The Book of Tribute = "Harikara Kagodu thimmappa’, Published by Kagodu Thimmappa Abhinandna Samiti ; Gandhi Mandira Sagara -Edited by -Dr. Chi Boralingaiah, N. Huchchappa Mastar ; Kagodu Annappa. printed at : Vinayaka Ofset printers No. 172/1, Bannergatta Rd Srinivasa Industrial Estate Bengaluru 560076; Rs.300/- (Vidhana Sabha Library)
