Former minister Venkataramanappa dies in Bengaluru hospital

TUMAKURU: Former minister Venkataramanappa (80) passed away around 6 am at Fortis Hospital in Bengaluru on Friday. Venkataramanappa had been admitted to the hospital due to age-related illness.

He had served as Pavagada MLA four times and as a minister twice. Venkataramanappa is survived by his son H V Venkatesh, the current Pavagada MLA, and a large extended family.

The mortal remains of former Minister Venkataramanappa were brought to Pavagada where arrangements were made for public viewing at Gurubhavana Ground in Pavagada town.

The public was allowed for final viewing until 6 pm after which public viewing was allowed in his native village Hanumanthanahalli. The last rites will be held on Saturday after 12 noon at the farm in Hanumanthanahalli as per the traditions of the Bhovi community.