Keekira Thammaiah

One of the most eminent lawyers and a politician who hailed from birunani, Keekira Thammaih was the first Indian and a first Asian  to be the Mayor of Harrow ,England in 2000 – 2001.

Mrs & Mr Keekira Thammaih are the only Kodava couple to have had a Dinner with Her Majesty, The Queen of England, post Independence.

Life

Born

10.2.1935

Died

28.3.2011

Family

Father

Keekira Annaiah

Mother

Keekira  Muthamma   ( Thamane Buttiyanda )

Spouse

Keekira Naila Thammaiah ( Thamana Kuttanda )

Children

Ponnu Thammaiah 

Education

BA at St Joseph’s College

MA at Bombay University

Qualification

M.A.LLB

Career

He was a Lawyer  at Bangalore High Court

He Went to England and Lectured Law at different colleges and retired from Westminster University.

He Won Five elections and served as a councillor for 20 years

He was elected the Deputy Mayor of Harrow  in 1999

He became the Mayor of Harrow  in 2000

He was the only Kodava and first Indian ( even the first Asian ) to be the Mayor of Harrow.