S. R. Kanthi
S. R. Kanthi | |
|---|---|
| 6th Chief Minister of Karnataka | |
| In office 14 March 1962 – 20 June 1962 | |
| Governor | Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar |
| Preceded by | Basappa Danappa Jatti |
| Succeeded by | S. Nijalingappa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 December 1908(age 109) Hungund Taluka, Bagalkot District, Karnataka, British India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Maribasamma Kanti |
Shivalingappa Rudrappa Kanthi, popularly known as S. R. Kanti, was the Chief Minister of Karnataka (then, Mysore State) for a brief period in 1962. He hailed from a Banajiga sect of Lingayat community in Hungund in Bagalkot district (formerly Bijapur district) in the northern part of Karnataka. A member of the Indian National Congress (INC), he served as the Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from 1956 to 1962. Kanti was Chief Minister of the State for a brief period of 96 days in 1962.[1] Later, as Education Minister in the S. Nijalingappa Cabinet he was instrumental in the establishment of Bangalore University and Kittur Rani Chennamma Sainik Schools.[2]
His centenary celebrations were held in 2008.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ "Maharaja administers oath to then CM S.R. Kanti". Mnc World.
- ^ "Guiding Spirit". Kittur Sainik School.
- ^ "S.R. Kanti remembered". The Hindu. December 22, 2008.
- ^ "Former CM S R Kanti remembered". Deccan Herald.
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