Following the passing of former Chief Minister SM Krishna, the Karnataka government has declared three days of mourning. There will be full state honors at his funeral. Throughout these three days, there will not be any ceremonies or festivities.
Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna passed away Tuesday morning at home. He was ninety-two years old. His family provided this information. The senior politician reportedly suffered from a chronic illness. Numerous distinguished leaders have offered their condolences for his passing, including Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Passed away late at night
Family sources say that at 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Krishna passed away at home. It is probable that his remains will be transported to Maddur today.
Andhra CM conveyed sorrow
The news of the death of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna Garu saddens me greatly,” CM Naidu stated.. Our friendship went beyond our desire to outbid one another for investments in our states. He was a real leader who put his people’s well-being first at all times. I send my deepest sympathies to his friends and family during this trying time.
Priyank Kharge offered his sympathies
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge tweeted, “Very saddened by the passing of former Karnataka CM SM Krishna.”. His leadership and public service legacy have forever changed our state and country. His commitment and foresight influenced Karnataka’s development, and his business-minded approach to Bengaluru’s governance won him widespread admiration. His goal of making Bengaluru a global city continues to benefit us today. In addition to mourning a significant loss in our political landscape, we commemorate his good life spent serving the public. I hope his contributions inspire future generations and that his soul finds peace.
BY Vijayendra conveyed sorrow
BY Vijayendra, the state BJP president, expressed sorrow over the passing of former Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna. We lost a great leader and former chief minister, SM Krishna, he said. The saddest thing is this. “Ajatashatru” was the name given to SM Krishna. As CM, Union Minister, and Governor, he made a number of significant choices. Karnataka received a lot from him. In his capacity as Minister of Finance and Irrigation, he also greatly benefited North Karnataka. I met him frequently and received his blessings even before I was elected as an MLA and party president. Every time I saw him, he gave me motivation to work and moral support. We lost a wonderful person. I offer up prayers for his soul’s tranquility. Peace be with you. I hope his family and supporters have the fortitude to endure this suffering. He has admirers across the nation.
joined the BJP during their final years in politics
Born in Somanahalli, Karnataka’s Mandya district, on May 1, 1932, Krishna served as both the Governor of Maharashtra and the Minister of External Affairs.. In the final years of his political career, Krishna left the Congress to join the BJP.