Tue Oct 21 13:19:21 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summary based on the provided text, written in the style of The Hindu:

Tragedy Strikes Belagavi Victory Celebration: Supporter Dies of Heart Attack

Belagavi, October 21, 2025: Celebrations following the victory of Mallappa Yadwad in the Belagavi District Central Cooperative Bank elections turned tragic on Monday as a 40-year-old supporter, Giriyappa Gantoti, died of a heart attack. Gantoti, a member of a primary agriculture cooperative society and a voter in the election, collapsed while participating in a celebratory procession in honor of Yadwad’s win from Ramdurg.

Gantoti was reportedly a loyal supporter of MLA Ashok Pattan, and actively campaigned for Mr. Yadwad after Mr. Pattan withdrew his nomination. The incident has cast a somber mood over the political landscape in the region. The Hindu has reached out to local authorities for comment.

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