S.M. Krishna: A charismatic leader with a modern outlook
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S.M. Krishna: A charismatic leader with a modern outlook

The Hindu  

Ninety-two-year-old Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, who passed away on December 10, was a charismatic leader with a modern outlook, who created a niche for himself in the country’s political landscape with his administrative skills and a unique vision of development. Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna passes away Born in a farming family in Somanahalli of Mandya district, Mr. Krishna went onto study post-graduation in law in the U.S. by obtaining Fulbright Scholarship. In his nearly five-decade political career, Mr. Krishna has served as member of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council besides holding organizational responsibilities like Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President. A section of political leaders feel that Mr. Krishna would have been in the race for the Prime Minister’s post if his party had managed to win 2004 Assembly elections. With his suave personality and focus on building ‘Brand Bengaluru’ Mr. Krishna endeared himself particularly to the aspiring class, especially the upwardly mobile city dwellers.

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SM Krishna: Stalwart who shaped Bengaluru
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SM Krishna: Stalwart who shaped Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Former Union external affairs minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, who rose through Karnataka politics to take national centre stage and helped transform Bengaluru into a global information technology hub, died after prolonged illness on Tuesday morning. A recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, Krishna served as Karnataka’s chief minister from 1999 to 2004 and as India’s external affairs …

Tribute | S.M. Krishna (1932-2024): Former Karnataka Chief Minister who put Bengaluru on the IT map
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tribute | S.M. Krishna (1932-2024): Former Karnataka Chief Minister who put Bengaluru on the IT map

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 10, 2024 16:00 IST - 3 MINS READ Former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, passed away at 2:45 am this morning at his residence in Sadashivnagar, Bengaluru. He was Karnataka’s 16th Chief Minister and helmed the State between 1999 and 2004; he was instrumental turning Bengaluru into a global IT hub, by encouraging the foundation …

SM Krishna: From Campaigning for America's Kennedy to Becoming a Statesman
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SM Krishna: From Campaigning for America's Kennedy to Becoming a Statesman

Deccan Chronicle  

Krishna, one of India’s most influential political figures, passed away this morning at his Bengaluru residence, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the political landscape of India. However, his journey to the top began much earlier, during his university days, when a keen interest in American politics set the stage for his future influence on both national and international fronts. …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin condoles death of S.M. Krishna, calls him ‘visionary leader’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin condoles death of S.M. Krishna, calls him ‘visionary leader’

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K Stalin on Tuesday said he was deeply saddened by the passing of former Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. In a condolence message, Mr. Stalin termed Krishna a “visionary leader” and a “stalwart of Indian politics.” S.M. Krishna, former Karnataka CM, dies, political and business reactions LIVE Updates “As Karnataka’s Chief Minister, he steered the State towards …

SM Krishna passes away: Karnataka government declares public holiday on Wednesday
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SM Krishna passes away: Karnataka government declares public holiday on Wednesday

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka government declared a public holiday for all educational institutions in the state and government offices on Wednesday in honour of former chief minister SM Krishna, who died in the early hours of Tuesday. The Karnataka government has already announced three days of state mourning as a mark of respect to veteran politician and former Chief Minister S M Krishna. …

SM Krishna: Man who played key role in transforming Bengaluru into global IT hub
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SM Krishna: Man who played key role in transforming Bengaluru into global IT hub

Hindustan Times  

Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, a key figure in Indian political landscape, who played a vital role in transforming Bengaluru into a global hub, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 92. A recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, Krishna served as Karnataka’s chief minister from 1999 to 2004 and as India’s external affairs minister, in his six-decade long political career. …

Karnataka mourns visionary leader SM Krishna, tributes pour In
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Karnataka mourns visionary leader SM Krishna, tributes pour In

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Karnataka bid farewell to one of its most celebrated leaders, former Chief Minister and Union Minister S.M. Krishna, known for his visionary leadership, played a pivotal role in developing Bengaluru as India’s Silicon Valley and transforming Karnataka’s IT-BT sector. Karnataka will forever remain indebted to him, especially for his visionary leadership in transforming… pic.twitter.com/r2N3tt9ngA Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar …

PM Modi pays tribute to SM Krishna, hails him as a ‘remarkable’ leader
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PM Modi pays tribute to SM Krishna, hails him as a ‘remarkable’ leader

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to former Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna, calling him a remarkable leader admired by people from all walks of life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered SM Krishna as a remarkable leader. Shri SM Krishna Ji was also a prolific reader and thinker,” Prime Minister Modi wrote on X. Known for his efforts …

SM Krishna passes away: The veteran's political career, legacy, and ‘Brand Bengaluru’
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SM Krishna passes away: The veteran's political career, legacy, and ‘Brand Bengaluru’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran politician Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, or SM Krishna, known for his efforts to promote 'Brand Bengaluru, passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday. Krishna graduated from Maharaja's College in Mysore, obtained a law degree from Bengaluru's Government Law College, and then pursued his education at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, USA, and later at George Washington University. 'Brand Bengaluru' …

Veteran Politician SM Krishna, Who Transformed Bengaluru Into India's Silicon Valley, Passes Away At 92
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Veteran Politician SM Krishna, Who Transformed Bengaluru Into India's Silicon Valley, Passes Away At 92

ABP News  

Veteran politician and former Karnataka Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, credited with making Bengaluru the Silicon Valley of India, passed away at 92 after a prolonged illness. 'His Vision Shaped Karnataka's Progress' PM Narendra Modi remembered Krishna as a remarkable leader, admired by people from all walks of life. Shri… pic.twitter.com/Wkw25mReeO — Narendra Modi December 10, 2024 External Affairs Minister S …

SM Krishna, former Karnataka CM and Maharashtra governor, dies at 92
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SM Krishna, former Karnataka CM and Maharashtra governor, dies at 92

Hindustan Times  

SM Krishna, a veteran politician and former Karnataka chief minister, died early on Tuesday in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness. S M Krishna was a former external affairs minister and Karnataka chief minister. Krishna, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, whose legacy of leadership and public service has left an indelible mark on our state and nation. His vision and …

SM Krishna, former Karnataka CM, passes away at 92
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SM Krishna, former Karnataka CM, passes away at 92

Live Mint  

Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, former External Affairs Minister of India and Karnataka chief minister, passed away at 92. Krishna served as Karnataka's Chief Minister from 1999 to 2004 and was credited with transforming Bengaluru into the Silicon Valley of India. Mortal remains are likely to be taken to Maddur today.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, said that …

SM Krishna: Veteran politician who transformed Bengaluru into India’s 'Silicon Valley'
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SM Krishna: Veteran politician who transformed Bengaluru into India’s 'Silicon Valley'

India TV News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, widely known as SM Krishna, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92 at his Bengaluru residence. A towering figure in Indian politics, Krishna is credited with transforming Bengaluru into India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ by fostering the city’s IT revolution during his tenure as Chief Minister. Political highlights Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly: …

SM Krishna: The statesman who put Bengaluru on global IT map; envisioned development on lines of Singapore
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SM Krishna: The statesman who put Bengaluru on global IT map; envisioned development on lines of Singapore

New Indian Express  

After six decades in politics, Krishna announced his retirement in January 2023. During elections, senior leaders, particularly from his Vokkaliga community, often visited his Bengaluru residence to seek his blessings, a practice that continued during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. After completing his studies at Maharaja’s College, Mysore, and Government Law College, Bangalore, he pursued further education in the USA …

Karnataka schools and colleges closed tomorrow to honour former CM SM Krishna
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Karnataka schools and colleges closed tomorrow to honour former CM SM Krishna

India Today  

The Karnataka government has declared a public holiday on Wednesday, December 11, for all government offices, schools, colleges, and aided educational institutions to honour former Chief Minister SM Krishna. SM Krishna, who passed away at the age of 92 on December 10, was instrumental in making Bengaluru known as India's Silicon Valley. He passed away at 2:45 am on Tuesday, …

SM Krishna: A lawyer, scholar, politician and CEO Chief Minister who built Brand Bangalore
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SM Krishna: A lawyer, scholar, politician and CEO Chief Minister who built Brand Bangalore

India Today  

Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, one of the rare politicians from Karnataka who seamlessly traversed between national and state politics for close to six decades, discharging multiple responsibilities, is perhaps best remembered for building ‘Brand Bengaluru’ during his tenure as the chief minister of Karnataka from 1999 to 2004. He ended policy paralysis But, the political instability that preceded Krishna taking charge …

S.M. Krishna rues erosion of democratic values, unbridled growth of money power in politics
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S.M. Krishna rues erosion of democratic values, unbridled growth of money power in politics

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister S.M. ‘’It would have been impossible for me or Mr. Prasad to contest the elections in the present times’’, remarked Mr. Krishna, who severed his long association with the Congress before joining the BJP in 2017. Mr. Prasad said that he accidentally entered electoral politics on March 17, 1974, and was retiring on the same day after …

‘Too humbled’: S M Krishna dedicates Padma Vibhushan to people of Karnataka
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‘Too humbled’: S M Krishna dedicates Padma Vibhushan to people of Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Veteran politician and former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna, who has been conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of the country, on Thursday said he will dedicate the award to the people of the state, who have nurtured him for six decades. Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 90-year old leader, who has been given the …

Congress needs managers, not mass leaders, says SM Krishna after resignation
8 years, 1 month ago

Congress needs managers, not mass leaders, says SM Krishna after resignation

India TV News  

Veteran Congress leader S M Krishna, who quit from has resigned from the primary membership of the party, today cited his sidelining as the reason for quitting the grand old party. "What pained me was how Congress sidelined a loyal worker and cited my age for sidelining me," former Karnataka Chief Minister today told reporters. Krishna, who served under Prime …

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