SM Krishna addresses media persons after voting in Somanahalli in Karnataka’s Mandya district on April 26, 2004. Photo credit: File Photo
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has great respect for SM Krishna, calling the former Chief Minister a “rare politician” who never indulged in revenge, and a capable administrator with a clear vision for development. He described him as a public servant and the epitome of common sense in public behavior.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he was a rare politician who loved everyone and was known for his common sense and efficient administrative skills.
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Mr. Siddaramaiah recalled that he was impressed by Mr. Krishna’s personality during his student days and attended an election rally when he participated in the Mandya Lok Sabha polls in 1968.
Recalling his contribution in developing Bengaluru into the “Silicon Valley of India”, the Prime Minister pointed out that he has a vision to transform Bengaluru into Singapore.
He said he was one of the few politicians to have served as a member of parliament, a member of the National Assembly and a member of the Legislative Council.
Law Minister HK Patil said that contrary to claims that Mr. Krishna was only focused on the development of Bengaluru, he had set up the Dr. Nanjundappa Committee to look into regional imbalances, and that he was focusing on the development of north Karnataka. He recalled that he made a great contribution to the. “I have no recollection of Mr. Krishna using abusive language toward anyone, including his political opponents, even in private conversations,” he said.
Home Minister G. Parameshwara said Mr. Krishna had a habit of considering everyone’s opinion while taking important decisions. Not only did he love sports such as tennis, but he also had the greatest athleticism in life. Parameshwara praised Krishna’s dressing style and confessed that he had a habit of copying the dressing styles of previous commercials.
Opposition leader R. Ashok said Krishna’s decent style of politics is the only way to cleanse the current political system, which is characterized by aggressive personal attacks and vendettas. Mr. Ashok described Mr. Krishna as the person who laid the foundation for the development of modern Bengaluru and said Bengaluruans cannot forget Mr. Krishna. “He played a role in all major infrastructure developments in Bengaluru, including the construction of the international airport and the Namma metro project,” he said.
When Krishna decided to quit the Congress and join the Bharatiya Janata Party, Ashok accompanied him to Delhi to meet the party’s top leadership, even though he held various senior posts. , said he was humble.
UT Kadar called upon all politicians to adopt Mr. Krishna’s style of politics, which is known for its civility, expertise and good grasp of various issues.
The House of Commons observed a minute’s silence on December 10 in honor of the late leader.
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