C. Motamma
Indian politician
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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.
C. 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 |
| Party | Indian National Congress (1978–present) |
| Spouse | Venkataraman S. |
| Children | 3, including Nayana |
| Alma mater | Bangalore University |
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Early life and education
Motamma 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]
