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.
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."
Takin to social media X, Sitharaman wrote in a post that Krishna made invaluable contributions to public life and served with distinction as the Chief Minister and the Union Minister of External Affairs.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced a holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices on Wednesday to honour the memory of former Karnataka CM and External Affairs Minister SM Krishna, who has passed away.
Speaking to the media, Swamy said "I will write a letter to the Karnataka CM and Deputy CM to build a knowledge city in the name of the former CM SM Krishna to acknowledge him. He was a great leader and brought in the IT developments for Bengaluru..."
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the last rites of Karnataka's Former Chief Minister and Union Minister SM Krishna will be performed on Wednesday evening.
"His demise is a huge loss for Karnataka...As a CM his contribution to the state goes beyond his tenure. Bengaluru to become 'Silicon Valley' and to put on the map itself is his contribution, that will always be remembered...," Kumble said.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed grief on the demise of former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister SM Krishna and said that his decades of work significantly contributed to Karnataka's development.