Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Former PM, Dy CM Attend Final Rites of Vokkaliga Pontiff
Sri Chandrashekharanatha Swamiji, who used to lead a religious organization, has passed away.
Many important people, including a former Prime Minister and a Deputy Chief Minister, went to his funeral.
The Swamiji was 81 years old and had been dealing with health issues related to his age.
He was known as the head of Vishva Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Math.
Some people may remember him for a statement he made about voting rights.
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar attended the final rites.
The final rites were for the late pontiff Sri Chandrashekharanatha Swamiji.
Chandrashekharanatha Swamiji was the former head of the Vishva Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Math.
The pontiff passed away late Friday night.
He was 81 years old and suffered from age-related ailments.
- Who
- Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka.
- What
- Final rites of Sri Chandrashekharanatha Swamiji.
- When
- Saturday, after his passing late Friday night.
- Where
- Kengeri, Bengaluru.
- Why
- To pay respects to the deceased pontiff.
Pontiff's View
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Voting Rights
Pontiff's View
Voting rights of minority community should be withdrawn.
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Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Deceased
- Sri Chandrashekharanatha Swamiji
- Age
- 81 years old
- Position
- Former head of Vishva Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Math
- Cause of Death
- Age-related ailments
- Attendees
- H.D. Deve Gowda, D.K. Shivakumar, R. Ashoka