Mysuru :

Former H.D. Kote MLA M.P. Venkatesh (62) passed away here in the wee hours of this morning following a brief illness.

A resident of Medar block in the city, he was elected twice on a JD(S) ticket from H.D. Kote assembly constituency in 1989 and 2004.

Venkatesh, son of late Peeranna, also a former legislator was a bachelor. He is survived by 2 brothers, 6 sisters and a host of relatives and friends.

A host of political leaders visited his house upon learning of his demise and paid their last respects.

His last rites were performed at a farmland at the foot of chamundi hills this afternoon.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News /  Saturday , December 13th, 2014