1Department of SociologyGovernment first grade college, Jagalur, Davanagere dist. Karnataka State, India. PIN No: 577 528
Jagalur Mohammed Imam is very close to the predecessors of independent India. He has served in state politics for over 30 years and in central politics for 5 years. People called him Immanna, Immanna by love. His grandparents, Fakir Saheb and his father, Badesabe, became members of the Democratic Party, doing public work in local bodies and becoming a populace. As the first municipal president of Jagalur, the Imam put much effort into providing civic amenities. He was the chairman of the Chitradurga District Board from 1936 to 1940. He was appointed as a private minister during the Mysore Maharaja’s era and was the recipient of the ‘Mushir-ul-Mul’ Award by the Maharaja for his efficient handling of railway, irrigation, philanthropy, education, cooperation, police and industry. In 1957 he contested from the Chitradurga constituency and was a member of the Lok Sabha. Chitradurga, a backward district, has been admired by people for its many public works such as roads, bridges and drinking water wells.