Former cricketer Anil Kumble on Tuesday condoled the demise of the previous Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna and mentioned that it is an enormous loss for the State. Krishna handed away early Tuesday morning at his residence in Sadashvinagar on the age of 92. Talking to the reporters, Kumble mentioned that as a Chief Minister SM Krishna’s contribution to the state goes past his tenure. “His demise is a big loss for Karnataka…As a CM his contribution to the state goes past his tenure. Bengaluru to turn out to be ‘Silicon Valley’ and to placed on the map itself is his contribution, that may at all times be remembered…,” Kumble mentioned.
Krishna had been affected by a chronic sickness and was hospitalized earlier in August.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, a long-time buddy of Krishna mentioned that the funeral can be carried out on Wednesday in Somanahalli in Mandya district which is Krishna’s hometown.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah expressed his shock on the loss of life and mentioned that Karnataka would stay indebted to Krishna’s contribution to IT-BT’s progress.
In a publish on X, Siddaramiah, “I’m shocked by the loss of life of former Chief Minister SM Krishna. Krishna’s service as a State and Union Minister and Chief Minister is unparalleled. Karnataka will at all times be indebted to him for his contribution to the expansion of the IT-BT sector, particularly as Chief Minister.”
Additional, Siddaramiah wrote that Krishna was an enemy of Ajatsatru and in addition his information within the early days of Congress.
“Krishna, who was a secretive politician, was an enemy of Ajatasatru. Krishna, who was my information within the early days of becoming a member of the Congress get together, was at all times my well-wisher. Krishna’s foresight, disciplined life, gentlemanly demeanor and studious perspective are position fashions for budding politicians. I additionally share within the grief of his household and followers who’re saddened by his passing away. I pray to God that his soul relaxation in peace,” the publish learn.
Krishna, 92, was Karnataka Chief Minister from October 11, 1999, to Might 28, 2004, and in addition served as Exterior Affairs Minister in the course of the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance authorities from 2009 to 2012, and as Maharashtra Governor.
He joined the BJP in March 2017, ending his almost 50-year-long affiliation with the Congress. He retired from lively politics final yr.
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