SM Krishna was a famous political leader. He passed away early today in Bengaluru because of health problems. He helped turn Bengaluru into a major IT city and worked for over 60 years. He was leaving behind an important legacy.
SM Krishna was a famous political leader. He passed away today between 2:30 and 2:45 AM at his home in Bengaluru due to health issues related to old age. He was a big name in Indian politics and worked for over 60 years to make Karnataka and India better. He played a key role in making Bengaluru a famous IT city known as the “Silicon Valley of India.” He worked hard to help the city grow. People will always remember him as a great leader for all the amazing things he did for the state and the country.
SM Krishna: Early Life and Education
SM Krishna Political Beginnings and Journey
SM Krishna started his political journey in 1962 as an MLA. He quickly became well-known. He made his debut in the Parliament in 1968. He was elected to the Lok Sabha.
SM Krishna held a lot of important positions in politics. From 1972 to 1977, he was the Minister for Commerce, Industries, and Parliamentary Affairs. Then, he became the Minister of State for Industry from 1983 to 1984 and the Minister of State for Finance from 1984 to 1985. From 1989 to 1992, Krishna was the speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Then in 1996, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha and stayed there until 1999. He worked hard and played an important part in the growth of both the country and Karnataka.
Krishna was also part of the Indian delegation to the United Nations in 1982 and attended the Commonwealth Parliamentary Seminar in the UK in 1990.
SM Krishna: Chief Minister and the Making of ‘Brand Bengaluru’
SM Krishna’s tenure as the Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1999 to 2004 is perhaps his most celebrated phase. Under Krishna’s leadership, Bengaluru changed a lot and became a major IT city in the world. He worked with both the government and private companies to build better infrastructure, bring in investments, and create lots of jobs, which helped the economy grow. One of his biggest ideas was the Bangalore Agenda Task Force (BATF), a group that made plans for the city’s future development and helped shape Bengaluru into what it is today.
SM Krishna: Later Roles and Shift to BJP
After being the Chief Minister, SM Krishna became the Governor of Maharashtra from 2004 to 2008. Later, he served as the Minister of External Affairs from 2009 to 2012 in the UPA government under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. In 2017, Krishna made a huge decision to leave the Congress Party after being with them for 46 years. He said the party was in a “state of confusion.” After that, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Krishna decided to retire from active politics in 2023, right before the Karnataka Assembly elections.
SM Krishna: Awards and Recognition
SM Krishna was honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 2023 for all his hard work and huge contributions to Indian politics. This is India’s second-highest civilian award, and it recognizes the impact he had on the country through his leadership and dedication over the years. His efforts continue to inspire people across India.
SM Krishna: Legacy
SM Krishna’s legacy is linked to the growth of Karnataka and turning Bengaluru into a big IT city. His smart ideas and focus on innovation still inspire leaders from all political sides. His passing marks the end of an important chapter in Karnataka politics, leaving a legacy of progress, new ideas, and public service that people will remember for a long time.
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