Tue Dec 10 05:05:36 UTC 2024: **Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister S.M. Krishna Passes Away at 92**
BENGALURU, INDIA – Veteran Indian politician S.M. Krishna passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday morning at his residence in Bengaluru. Krishna served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1999 to 2004 and as the Union Minister of External Affairs from 2009 to 2012 under the UPA government. He was a long-standing member of the Indian National Congress, joining the BJP in 2017 before retiring from active politics last year.
Krishna’s death has prompted an outpouring of grief from political leaders across the spectrum. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute, remembering Krishna as a “remarkable leader” who dedicated his life to public service and was particularly noted for his focus on infrastructure development during his time as Chief Minister. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed his sadness, recalling a friendly rivalry with Krishna in attracting investments to their respective states and praising him as a true leader who prioritized the welfare of the people. Both leaders extended their condolences to Krishna’s family and friends.
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