Former External Affairs Minister Dies At The Age Of 92!

Former External Affairs Minister Dies At The Age Of 92

Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka CM SM Krishna, who was credited for; Bengaluru becoming the IT hub of the world, died last night at the age of 92.

The veteran politician, who also served as the External Affairs Minister, breathed his last at his Bengaluru home around 2:45 am. Some reports suggest he was ill for some time. He will be buried with full state honours in Mandya district on the next day to the demise.

The Karnataka government has also declared three-day state mourning. SM Krishna was born in Somanahalli of Mandya district on May 1, 1932. He started his political career with the congress party, but at the last stage of his political career was with the BJP party.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was deeply saddened by Mr Krishna's death. Prime Minister said, "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." Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was "shocked" by the news. He said, "Karnataka will always be indebted to him for his contribution to the growth of the IT-BT sector, especially as Chief Minister," he said, adding that the politician guided him during his early days of joining the Congress.

He served as the Governor of Maharashtra from 2004 to 2008 and became the foreign minister in 2009.