Former Chief Minister of Karnataka, SM Krishna, who served as Union Minister thrice passed away on Tuesday. He breathed his last at his residence in Bengaluru at 2.45 am. He passed away at the age of 92 due to prolonged illness.
He was the Chief Minister of Karnataka from October 11, 1999, to May 20, 2004, and served as the Governor of Maharashtra from December 6, 2004, to March 8, 2008. SM Krishna also served as the Minister of External Affairs from 2009 to 2012.
Karnataka Govt To Observe 3 Days Of Mourning
Karnataka government will observe 3 days of mourning on the demise of former Karnataka CM SM Krishna. His last rites will be performed with full state honours. No functions and no celebrations will be held in these three days.
PM Expresses Condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on demise of SM Krishna and wrote on X, “Shri SM Krishna Ji was a remarkable leader, admired by people from all walks of life. He always worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others. He is fondly remembered for his tenure as Karnataka’s Chief Minister, particularly for his focus on infrastructural development. Shri SM Krishna Ji was also a prolific reader and thinker.”
Priyank Kharge Expresses Grief
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge expressed grief on demise of SM Krishna. He wrote on X, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri S.M. Krishna, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, whose legacy of leadership and public service has left an indelible mark on our state and nation. His vision and dedication shaped Karnataka’s progress and his corporate approach towards governance for Bengaluru endeared him to many. We are still reaping the benefits of his vision of positioning Bengaluru as a global city. As we remember him, we not only grieve the loss of a towering figure in our politics, but also celebrate a life well-lived in service to the people. May his soul rest in peace and his contributions continue to inspire generations to come”
Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna was born on May 1, 1932, at Somanahalli village in Maddur taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka. He completed his Bachelor of Arts from Maharaja’s College, Mysore and obtained a law degree from University Law College. He further completed his studies from United States.
He was elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1962 by winning Maddur Vidhan Sabha seat as an independent candidate.
Krishna was awarded the second highest civilian award of India, Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
