Karnataka elections: Chintamani Assembly constituency

Chintamani is a town in the Kolar district in Karnataka. This town is also famous for its silk and tomato production and their largest markets in Karnataka. It is learnt that the town is named after a Marata chieftain Chintamani Rao.

Word Chintamani refers to a precious stone or gem that's been documented since centuries in the Hindu Scriptures and Literature. However the naming of the town as 'Chintamani' doesn't have any relevance or relation with this gem. It's said that the town is named after a Marata chieftain Chintamani Rao.

The Town of Chintamani along with the District of Kolar has been part of the continuous rule of numerous kingdoms and rulers that include Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire, Gangas, Mysore Wodeyars, Palegaras, Tippu Sultan, British and many local chieftains. This area during the 12th Century was under the rule of Kōpparakēsarivarman Vikrama Chola of the Chola dynasty.

Chintamani is also famous for snacks such as chakli, nippat, groundnuts and others. The Chintamani Tomato market is one of the biggest in Karnataka. It is also famous for some drinks like nannari. Chintamani plays its role even in the production and export of Agarbatti. It is also famous for its silk industry and dairy milk farms.

The current MLA is J.Krishnareddy who is from Janata Dal (Secular). He defeated an independent candidate MC Sudhakar.

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