Tue Dec 10 04:29:56 UTC 2024: ## Former Karnataka CM S.M. Krishna Passes Away at 92

**Bengaluru, India** – S.M. Krishna, former Chief Minister of Karnataka and former Indian Minister of External Affairs, passed away at the age of 92 in Bengaluru on Tuesday morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, remembering Krishna as an “exceptional leader” who dedicated his life to public service. Modi lauded Krishna’s contributions as Karnataka CM, particularly his focus on infrastructure development and the growth of Bengaluru’s IT sector. He also praised Krishna’s intellectual prowess and recalled their numerous meetings.

Krishna served as Karnataka’s Chief Minister from 1999 to 2004, playing a key role in Bengaluru’s rise as a tech hub. He later served as the Governor of Maharashtra and then as India’s External Affairs Minister from 2009 to 2012 under the UPA government. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also expressed his grief, remembering Krishna as a true leader who always prioritized public welfare.

Krishna’s passing marks the end of a distinguished career in Indian politics. He will be remembered for his contributions to both Karnataka and India as a whole.

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