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


Published on 2024-12-10 01:40:48 - Hindustan Times
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  • SM Krishna was the chief minister of Karnataka from 1999 to 2004 and the governor of Maharashtra from 2004 to 2008.

S.M. Krishna, a prominent Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and later as the Governor of Maharashtra, passed away at the age of 90 in Bengaluru. His death was confirmed by his family, and he had been hospitalized for a brief period before his demise. Krishna was known for his significant contributions to Karnataka's development during his tenure as Chief Minister from 1999 to 2004. He also held the position of External Affairs Minister under the UPA government led by Manmohan Singh. His political career was marked by his affiliation with the Congress party, although he later joined the BJP. Tributes poured in from various political leaders, highlighting his role in shaping state and national politics, his affable nature, and his contributions to India's foreign policy.

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