Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Veteran Congress Leader Shivashankarappa Passes Away
A very old and respected politician named Shamanur Shivashankarappa passed away in Bengaluru.
He was 94 years old and had been a leader in the Congress party for a very long time.
He was known as the oldest member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and had been elected many times.
People from different political parties sent messages of sadness and respect after he died.
He was also a leader in the Veerashaiva Lingayat community and had helped make Davanagere a better place for education.
Many people are sad that he is gone and are remembering all the good things he did for his community and the state.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa, Karnataka's oldest MLA and veteran Congress leader, passed away at 94 from age-related complications.
He served as the National President of Akhila Bharatha Veerashaiva Mahasabha and was active in politics for around five decades.
Shivashankarappa was elected six times as an MLA from Davanagere South since 1994 and once to the Lok Sabha (1989-1991).
Condolences poured in from across party lines on social media after his death was announced.
He was known for his straightforward nature, commitment to public life, and transforming Davanagere into an educational hub.
- Who
- Shamanur Shivashankarappa, veteran Congress leader and Karnataka's oldest MLA
- What
- Passed away from age-related complications
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bengaluru, at a private hospital
- Why
- Age-related complications
- Name
- Shamanur Shivashankarappa
- Age
- 94
- Role
- National President of Akhila Bharatha Veerashaiva Mahasabha
- Political Affiliation
- Congress
- Constituency
- Davanagere South
- MLA Tenure
- 1994-2023
- Lok Sabha Tenure
- 1989-1991
Sources
Eshwar Khandre Condoles the Demise of Senior Leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa
India's Oldest Serving MLA Shivashankarappa No More
Karnataka’s oldest MLA and veteran Congress leader dies at 94
Cong leader Shamanuru Shivashankarappa dies at 94
Karnataka Assembly Pays Tribute to Shamanur Shivashankarappa
