R. Subbanna Explained

R. Subbanna (21 September 1911 – 9 April 1977) was the first Mayor of Bangalore city of Karnataka, India.^[1]

Mayor of Bangalore

Municipality Corporation in Bangalore was formed in the year 1949. R. Subbanna was the first nominated mayor of Bangalore in the same year 1949. His term lasted for just a year. The first municipal election was conducted in 1950, the next year.^[2]

Background

Subbana was a congress volunteer and served the State Congress of Bangalore for 30 years.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Subbanna R. 20 January 2021. kla.kar.nic.in.
2. Web site: From here & there. deccanherald.com. 18 November 2017.
3. Web site: Subbanna R. 21 January 2021. kla.kar.nic.in.