About S. R. Kanthi
Lived 1908 – 1969 (aged 60). S. R. Kanthi was an Indian politician.
Shivalingappa Rudrappa Kanthi (21 December 1908 - 25 October 1969) was the Chief Minister of Karnataka (then, Mysore State) for a brief period in 1962. He hailed from Banajiga community a sub-sect of Lingayatism tradition in Hungund, 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. Later, as Education Minister in the S. Nijalingappa Cabinet he was instrumental in the establishment of Bangalore University and Kittur Rani Chennamma Sainik Schools.
His centenary celebrations were held in 2008. He belonged to Banajiga sub-sect of Lingayat community.
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Who was S. R. Kanthi?
Indian politician
When was S. R. Kanthi born?
S. R. Kanthi was born on 21 December 1908 in Hunagunda.
When did S. R. Kanthi die?
S. R. Kanthi died on 25 October 1969 in Kitturu.
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S. R. Kanthi was a politician.
What nationality was S. R. Kanthi?
S. R. Kanthi was Indian.
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