Bengaluru, Nov 12: The Karnataka government on Monday declared a 3-day mourning and one-day holiday in honour of Union Minister Ananth Kumar, who breathed his last earlier this morning.
Kumar's last rites would be performed with all government honour, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said. The national flag has been draped over the casket carrying mortal remains of Ananth Kumar here.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the national flag would fly at half mast throughout the country today and the state funeral will be accorded to Kumar.
Kumar, 59, was suffering from pancreatic cancer and was being treated at Shankar Cancer and Research Hospital.
He held charge of two key ministries - Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in the Union Cabinet. Kumar is survived by two daughters- Aishwarya and Vijeta and wife.
Mangaluru, Jan 11: Reacting to the recent video clippings provided to the media by former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy in connection with the December 19 unrest in Mangaluru, city Police Commissioner Dr PS Harsha on Saturday said that the video has to be seen in a proper sequence to come to a conclusion on the happenings of that day.
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So sad. condolences
Should stop holiday giving decision. People may enjoy the day
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