The last rites of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna were performed with full state honours in Mandya district on Wednesday. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar were among those present at the ceremony.
Over 5000 acharyas collectively recited the third chapter of holy Gita's 'Karma Yog', in unison, at Lal Parade ground in the state capital Bhopal to create the world record on the occasion of Gita Jayanti.
BJP Leader CN Ashwath Narayan on Wednesday said that Former Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna, who passed away early on Tuesday, has a lot of contribution for the state and the country.
Mortal remains of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna have been taken to Maddur, his native place, for the last rites. His last rites will be conducted with full state honours there in Mandya district on Wednesday.
The CM also stated that Lord Krishna inspired the entire society through His divine acts and ideals from birth to death. To enlighten the lives of the state citizens and connect them with the eternal culture through the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna through his sacred scripture Shrimad Bhag
Despite the cold winter weather, a significant number of Canadian Hindus gathered outside the Bangladeshi consulate to voice their concerns. The protesters chanted slogans such as "Shame Shame Bangladesh", "Mohammed Younus A Murderer", and "Hindu Lives Matter."
Three candidates filed nominations on Tuesday for the as many vacant Rajya Sabha seats from Andhra Pradesh. TDP candidates Beeda Mastan Rao and Sana Satish Babu, along with BJP candidate R. Krishnayya, submitted their nominations, a press statement said.
Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Tuesday expressed his grief over the recent demise of veteran Indian politician and former External Affairs Minister SM Krishna.
Mourning the demise of veteran leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that he was the architect of Nava Karnataka and was like a father figure to him.
Speaking to ANI, Joshi said "SM Krishna a was senior leader in the country and Karnataka. He made a huge contribution to building the brand Bengaluru. He was a leader who took political decisions fearlessly. I express my deepest condolences on his demise."