Former Karnataka Minister Venkataramanappa dies at 80

Former Karnataka minister Venkataramanappa died following a heart attack at a private hospital in Bengaluru early on Friday, family sources said. 

He was 80. Venkataramanappa, who had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments in a private hospital, breathed his last at around 6 am, sources added. 

A prominent Congress leader from Tumakuru district, Venkataramanappa had served as MLA four times and held ministerial portfolios twice during



his political career.

He was widely regarded as a leader of the oppressed sections and had earned popularity in the Pavagada region through his grassroots political work. He is survived by son H V Venkatesh, the sitting MLA from Pavagada, and other family members. 

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara visited the hospital and paid his last respects to the departed leader. He also consoled MLA H V Venkatesh and the bereaved family members.