Former Karnataka minister Ramachandra Gowda has passed away at the age of 88. Following the news of his death, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted a tribute on the social media platform X.
Who was Ramachandra Gowda
Ramachandra Gowda was a well known name in Karnataka politics. He was also referred to as the "Bhishma of Bangalore BJP". He had served as a minister in Karnataka and remained active as a people's representative for a long time.
What Rajnath Singh said
Rajnath Singh wrote in his post that he was saddened by the passing away of Shri Ramachandra Gowda Ji. He said Gowda played a key role in strengthening the Bharatiya Jana Sangha and the BJP in Karnataka. Rajnath Singh added that as a people's representative, Gowda focused on issues of public welfare and worked assiduously for the state's progress. He also conveyed his thoughts to the bereaved family in the post.
His contribution to the party
Ramachandra Gowda is said to have been associated with the BJP in Karnataka from its early days and worked to build up the organisation. This is why his passing is being seen as a significant loss for the Karnataka BJP.
Public reaction: Rajnath Singh's post drew a large number of responses on social media. Most users expressed grief over Ramachandra Gowda's passing and paid their tributes to him.
