C. Motamma

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
Vice-President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
Incumbent
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	B. S. Yeddyurappa D. V. Sadananda Gowda
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	(1951-03-20) 20 March 1951 (age 74) Acharadi, Hanbal, Sakleshpur, Hassan, Mysore State (now in Karnataka)
Political party	Indian National Congress (1978–present)
Spouse	Venkataraman S.
Children	3, including Nayana
Alma mater	Bangalore University
Profession	Politician agriculturist

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]

Political career

Motamma 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

Motamma is married to Venkataraman. They have a daughter and two sons. Her daughter Nayana, who is a legislator from Mudigere.^[10]