RSS leader Krishnamurthy passed away

MYSORE: Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) leader Dr T Krishnamurthy died at his residence in Kuvempunagar in the wee hours of Sunday.

Krishnamurthy(64) was suffering from cancer. He was a physician and had served as district health officer in Mandya and other parts of the state. He was also the secretary of the Banumaiah Educational Institutions and had served jail term during the Emergency declared in 1975. MLA and Parliamentary Secretary to Chief Minister SA Ramdas visited Krishnamurthy’s house and paid tribute to the departed soul. During his recent visit to the city, Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa had also visited the RSS leader at hospital.

State BJP president Sadananda Gowda condoled the death.