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Kharge, Rahul, Priyanka pay tributes to former Karnataka CM SM Krishna

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New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday expressed sadness on the passing away of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna.

Paying his tribute, Kharge, in a post on X, said, “Extremely saddened by the passing away of Former Chief Minister of Karnataka and Former Union Minister, Shri S M Krishna. A true champion of development, he made significant contributions to the state and the nation.”

“It is a personal loss for me, for we worked as colleagues, both at the State and National level,” he said.

The Rajya Sabha MP added, “His vision, dedication and exceptional public service played a pivotal role in the Karnataka’s progress, while his approach to balance welfare with development placed a global stamp on Bengaluru’s transformative paradigm. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and followers.”

Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi, while paying tribute to the departed soul, said, “His decades of work significantly contributed to Karnataka’s development and Bengaluru’s transformation into a technological hub. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri S.M. Krishna, former Chief Minister of Karnataka and Union Minister, his contributions shaped Karnataka’s progress and placed Bengaluru on the global map. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”

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