Udupi, February 14: Expressing shock over the unexpected demise of veteran politician Dr VS Acharya, Pejawar Mutt pontiff Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji said that Karnataka has lost a great statesman forever.
“He was a thinker par excellence, known for his progressive thoughts on economical and industrialization.He had led a political life without any black spots and was revered even by his political opponents in other parties”, Swamiji said.
“Moreover, he was one of my intimate associates and adviser”, he added.
Condoning the death of Acharya Udupi Block Congress Committee President Pramod Madhwaraj said he had no enemies even in the opposition. He lauded the efforts taken by Acharya in the development of the district and the state.
Former Udupi CMC President Gujjadi Prabhakar Nayak said that Dr Acharya always used to think of development and nothing else than development. Though he was not keeping well in the recent days he continued to be in active politics, participating in all the functions and programmes, to please his friends and partymen.
Udupi District JD(S) President Deviprasad Shetty in his condolence message said that Dr Acharya, since the days of Jana Sangha had brought many people like him (Deviprasad) to active politics. He was one of the rare politicians who led a transparent life. He had a genuine commitment towards development.
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