Former Karnataka CM, S Bangarappa no more

Former Karnataka CM, S Bangarappa no more

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Sarekoppa Bangarappa died early this morning at a private hospital
following a brief illness, family sources said here.

Born on October 26, 1932, Bangarappa, who had tested his political fortunes in the Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP) after a long stint in Congress, had recently joined the H D Devegowda-led Janata Dal
(Secular). The three time Lok Sabha member represented Shimoga constituency and has been a legislator
several times.

A formidable name in the Karnataka political arena, Bangarappa was a backward community leader
highlighting the issues of the minorities in the state. With an impressive career, he was currently
a JD(S) member. He represented Shimoga constituency in the 14th Lok Sabha.

He represented Shimoga constituency in the 14th Lok Sabha. He was the founder of the Karnataka Vikas
Party and Karnataka Congress Party. He was born on 26 October 1932 in Kubatur village of Shimoga
District in Karnataka, India