Then 89-year-old, S.M. Krishna inaugurated Mysuru Dasara atop Chamundi Hill in 2021 Bengaluru: S.M. Krishna is undoubtedly one of the most dignified politicians Karnataka has ever seen, a sentiment echoed across party lines. Krishna inaugurated the Dasara-2021 festivities atop Chamundi Hill on Oct. 7 that year. He was the first politician in 22 years to…
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka CM Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, widely known as S.M. Krishna, passed away today at the age of 92 at his residence in Bengaluru. A charismatic leader with a modern outlook, Krishna carved a niche in India’s political landscape with his administrative prowess and forward-thinking vision. He was often referred to as the “modern…
Bengaluru: When S.M. Krishna faced health challenges, he made a heartfelt request to his wife Prema and his family. In May, he asked them not to subject him to aggressive medical treatments simply to keep him alive in an unconscious state. Always cheerful and optimistic, Krishna expressed his wish to spend his final days peacefully…
Bengaluru: While Nadaprabhu Kempegowda is revered as the founder of Bengaluru, the title of the ‘Architect of Modern Bengaluru’ belongs to S.M. Krishna. Under his leadership, Bengaluru blossomed into a global metropolis, with three million people directly employed in the IT sector. Krishna’s vision extended beyond the city, earning him the moniker of the ‘Hi-Tech…
Bengaluru: President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and leaders from across all political parties have expressed their condolences on the demise of former CM S.M. Krishna. In separate posts on X, the leaders praised the contributions of the former CM and paid heartfelt tributes to his services to the nation. With the last rites…
Former MLA M.K. Somashekar offering floral tributes to a huge portrait of S.M. Krishna placed along a road by Ittigegud Nagarika Hitarakshana Samiti in the city. Several members of the Samiti were present to pay homage to the departed leader.
City BJP leaders paying tributes to a portrait of S.M. Krishna at the party office in Chamarajapuram this morning, with City BJP President L. Nagendra and other leaders such as M.G. Mahesh, Mahesh Raje Urs and B.M. Raghu in attendance.
Mandya: Even as the State Government on Wednesday announced the Kannada Rajyotsava Award-2024, a couple of Congress leaders of Mandya district have appealed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Kannada & Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi to honour former Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. Krishna with the prestigious ‘Karnataka Ratna’ Award, at a time when Mandya, the native district…
Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister and former Governor S.M. Krishna has been admitted to a private hospital here on Monday due to ill health. Krishna, who served as Karnataka Chief Minister from 1999 to 2004 and as Maharashtra Governor, was hospitalised at Vaidehi Hospital on Vittal Malya Road in the State Capital on Apr. 22 for…
Former CM S.M. Krishna and other dignitaries release biography ‘Swabhimaniya Nenapugalu’ Mysore/Mysuru: The Golden Jubilee celebrations of former Union Minister and incumbent Chamarajanagar MP V. Sreenivasa Prasad’s political career was inaugurated at Convocation Hall of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mukthagangothri campus in the city this morning. A biography of Prasad in Kannada titled ‘Swabhimaniya…
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