The Man Who Truly Believed In "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" Passed Away

Former CM of Karnataka and External Affairs Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna passed away in the early hours of Tuesday. According to the sources, he had been battling age-related ailments and was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru. Despite receiving intensive medical care, he breathed his last today.

For those who had heard of him, he was more than just a politician; he was a statesman, visionary, guide, and man of dignity. He was a rare breed of politician who, despite all odds, kept his head high above the waters and delivered through thick and thin.

A former bureaucrat who worked closely with Krishna described his working style as non-intrusive, giving him the freedom to make judgements while seeking out-of-the-box solutions to grow the city and state. "He would approach challenges from a global perspective and the. Try implementing it in a predictive state. "He truly embodied the term Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," he explained.

After hearing the news, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several political and business leaders across the nation have expressed their condolences for Krishna’s death.

In addition, to honour SM Krishna, the Karnataka government declared a three-day state mourning, with a holiday for all educational institutions and government offices on Wednesday as well as flags flying at half-mast at top government offices.