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The Karnataka government has announced a public holiday for all government offices, schools and colleges, including the aided educational institutions, on Wednesday (December 11) in honour of former chief minister SM Krishna, who died after a prolonged illness.
The state government has also declared three days of mourning on Krishna's demise while adding that his last rites will be performed with full state honours. “No functions and no celebrations will be held in these three days,” the order states.
The last rites of the former Union minister will be performed on Wednesday evening, announced Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
“Till 8 AM tomorrow, everyone is allowed to pay their last respects at his residence in Bengaluru. At 8 am tomorrow, his mortal remains will be taken to Maddur, his native place. Till 10.30 am, we will reach Maddur. Till 3 pm, everyone would be allowed to have darshan. The family rituals would be conducted for one hour. At 4 pm, the state honour will be conducted and the last rites will be performed," ANI quoted Shivakumar as saying.
President, PM condole Krishna's demise
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to SM Krishna on X.
"Sad to learn about the demise of Shri S. M. Krishna who served people in various capacities during his long career in public life – from a member of the state assembly and of parliament to a union minister and governor. As chief minister of Karnataka, he earned people’s affection for his commitment to the development of the state. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers," read a post on the official X handle of the President of India.
Prime Minister Modi remembered Krishna by sharing several photographs of them on X.
"Shri SM Krishna Ji was a remarkable leader, admired by people from all walks of life. He always worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others. He is fondly remembered for his tenure as Karnataka’s Chief Minister, particularly for his focus on infrastructural development. Shri SM Krishna Ji was also a prolific reader and thinker," he wrote.
The Prime Minister said he has had several opportunities to interact with Krishna over the years, adding that he will "always cherish those interactions."
"I am deeply saddened by his passing. My condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," PM Modi added.
SM Krishna, 92, was unwell for quite some time, PTI quoted a family source as saying. “He breathed his last at 2:45 am at his residence," the source added.
Born on May 1, 1932, in Somanahalli in Karnataka’s Mandya district, SM Krishna started his political career in 1962 by winning the Maddur Assembly seat as an Independent candidate. Later, he was associated with the Praja Socialist Party before joining the Congress.
In March 2017, he went on to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and ended his roughly 50-year-long association with the Congress.
In January last year, he announced his retirement from active politics, citing age as the primary reason.
Krishna earlier served as the 16th Chief Minister of Karnataka between October 11, 1999 and May 28, 2004. Besides this, he even served as the Governor of Maharashtra as well as the External Affairs Minister during the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government from 2009 to 2012.
Krishna is survived by his wife Prema and their two daughters.
The state government has also declared three days of mourning on Krishna's demise while adding that his last rites will be performed with full state honours. “No functions and no celebrations will be held in these three days,” the order states.
Karnataka government will observe 3 days of mourning on the demise of former Karnataka CM SM Krishna. His last rites will be performed with full state honours. No functions and no celebrations will be held in these three days. pic.twitter.com/wneHiziLCa
— ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2024
The last rites of the former Union minister will be performed on Wednesday evening, announced Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
“Till 8 AM tomorrow, everyone is allowed to pay their last respects at his residence in Bengaluru. At 8 am tomorrow, his mortal remains will be taken to Maddur, his native place. Till 10.30 am, we will reach Maddur. Till 3 pm, everyone would be allowed to have darshan. The family rituals would be conducted for one hour. At 4 pm, the state honour will be conducted and the last rites will be performed," ANI quoted Shivakumar as saying.
President, PM condole Krishna's demise
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to SM Krishna on X.
"Sad to learn about the demise of Shri S. M. Krishna who served people in various capacities during his long career in public life – from a member of the state assembly and of parliament to a union minister and governor. As chief minister of Karnataka, he earned people’s affection for his commitment to the development of the state. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers," read a post on the official X handle of the President of India.
Sad to learn about the demise of Shri S. M. Krishna who served people in various capacities during his long career in public life – from a member of the state assembly and of parliament to a union minister and governor. As chief minister of Karnataka, he earned people’s affection…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 10, 2024
Prime Minister Modi remembered Krishna by sharing several photographs of them on X.
"Shri SM Krishna Ji was a remarkable leader, admired by people from all walks of life. He always worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others. He is fondly remembered for his tenure as Karnataka’s Chief Minister, particularly for his focus on infrastructural development. Shri SM Krishna Ji was also a prolific reader and thinker," he wrote.
The Prime Minister said he has had several opportunities to interact with Krishna over the years, adding that he will "always cherish those interactions."
"I am deeply saddened by his passing. My condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," PM Modi added.
Shri SM Krishna Ji was a remarkable leader, admired by people from all walks of life. He always worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others. He is fondly remembered for his tenure as Karnataka’s Chief Minister, particularly for his focus on infrastructural development. Shri… pic.twitter.com/Wkw25mReeO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2024
SM Krishna, 92, was unwell for quite some time, PTI quoted a family source as saying. “He breathed his last at 2:45 am at his residence," the source added.
Born on May 1, 1932, in Somanahalli in Karnataka’s Mandya district, SM Krishna started his political career in 1962 by winning the Maddur Assembly seat as an Independent candidate. Later, he was associated with the Praja Socialist Party before joining the Congress.
In March 2017, he went on to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and ended his roughly 50-year-long association with the Congress.
In January last year, he announced his retirement from active politics, citing age as the primary reason.
Krishna earlier served as the 16th Chief Minister of Karnataka between October 11, 1999 and May 28, 2004. Besides this, he even served as the Governor of Maharashtra as well as the External Affairs Minister during the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government from 2009 to 2012.
Krishna is survived by his wife Prema and their two daughters.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
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