K S Puttannaiah passes away
DH Web Desk, Bengaluru, Feb 19 2018, 10:07 IST
K S Puttannaiah. File photo.
Farmer leader and Sarvodaya Karnataka Party (SKP) MLA from Melukote K S Puttannaiah died of heart attack on Sunday. He was 69.
SKP had merged in Swaraj India, led by the rebel Aam Aadmi Patry leader Yogendra Yadav in March 2
Sri K S Puttannaiah was a proud farmer, activist and an outstanding leader. He contributed greatly towards our state's growth. His affable personality will always be remembered. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family.
— Dr. G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara) February 18, 2018
I am very sad to learn about the demise of Melkote MLA Shri K S Puttannaiah today.He was a committed leader who dedicated his life to farmer's causes.The state has lost a liberal, progressive & compassionate leader & I a friend. pic.twitter.com/nF1sccXVl4— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) February 18, 2018
KS Puttannayya, charismatic farmers leader and sitting MLA of Swaraj India from Karnataka passed away this evening. Farmers movements all over the country will miss this rare bridge between farmers' struggles of the previous and the current generation.Rest in peace.— Yogendra Yadav (@_YogendraYadav) February 18, 2018
