SM Krishna: The Visionary Behind Karnataka's IT Boom
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SM Krishna: The Visionary Behind Karnataka's IT Boom

The Quint  

His tenure saw the ground prepared for the Metro Rail, the Kempegowda International Airport, flyovers in Bengaluru, and above all the annual 'IT.com' event that brought international IT players to attend. The event became so popular that leaders cutting across party lines acknowledge Krishna for making "Bengaluru the must visit destination for IT czars." In her tribute to Krishna on X, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon Limited, said, "SM Krishna was a visionary moderniser who transformed the way Karnataka developed into tech leadership. Infosys Co-founder NR Narayana Murthy said Krishna was a visionary gentleman politician who encouraged IT, new airport, and several other foundational ideas to advance Karnataka.

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SM Krishna: a visionary leader who redefined Karnataka’s future
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SM Krishna: a visionary leader who redefined Karnataka’s future

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s.It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of S.M. Krishna, an extraordinary leader, reformer, and visionary whose transformational contributions have left an indelible mark on Karnataka and India. Visionary moderniser Krishna was a ‘people’s chief minister’ whose vision was grounded in the welfare and aspirations of Karnataka’s citizens. Krishna’s commitment to fostering creativity and cultural expression helped …

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Hindustan Times  

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

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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  

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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  

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

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Why techies in India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru should say Krishna, Krishna
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Why techies in India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru should say Krishna, Krishna

India Today  

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Ex Karnataka CM S M Krishna put on respiratory support
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Ex Karnataka CM S M Krishna put on respiratory support

Live Mint  

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