C. Motamma[1] (born 20 March 1951) is an Indian politician from the state of Karnataka.

She served as Leader of the Opposition[2][3] in the Karnataka Legislative Council between 2010 and 2012.

[4] She also served as Minister for Women & Child Welfare in the government of Karnataka[5][6] as part of the Krishna ministry.

Motamma was born as fourth child and third daughter, She has one elder brother and two elder sisters, She wasn't named her name until she joined Primary School near Maggalamakki, Mudigere, which was started newly, her nickname Motu became her name as Motamma.

[9] She again got elected to Member of Legislative Council on 18 June 2012.