Former MLA Dr R.B. Shiriyannavar remembered as an amiable politician: CM Shivakumar
Coastal Talk News | Bengaluru
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar remembered former MLA Dr. R.B. Shiriyannavar as a simple, amiable and rare politician during the condolence resolution in Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Monday.
Speaking during the special session of the Assembly, CM Shivakumar recalled Shiriyannavar’s public service and expressed condolences over his recent death. Shivakumar said Shiriyannavar’s demise was an irreparable loss. Born in Bagalkot district, Shiriyannavar was elected to the Legislative Assembly from the Navalgund constituency in 2004 and earned considerable popularity in the constituency through his public-oriented work, he said. “Although we belonged to different political parties, I had served as a member of the Legislative Assembly along with him,” Shivakumar said while recalling his association with the former legislator.
The Chief Minister prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace and expressed his condolences to Shiriyannavar’s family, friends, followers and supporters. He also prayed that God would give them the strength to bear the loss. The condolence resolution was moved during the special session of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
