Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Chhattisgarh, Karnataka mourn political leaders
Two Indian states, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, recently paid their respects to two important political leaders who passed away.
In Chhattisgarh, the assembly honored Shivraj Patil, a former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Minister.
They remembered him for his long career in politics and his contributions to the country.
In Karnataka, the state held a special funeral for Shamanuru Shivashankarappa, a veteran Congress leader.
Many important people, including the Chief Minister and other politicians, attended his funeral.
Shivashankarappa was known for his work in education and politics.
Both leaders were remembered for their significant roles in Indian politics.
Chhattisgarh assembly paid tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil, who passed away on December 12.
Karnataka laid to rest veteran Congress leader Shamanuru Shivashankarappa with full state honors on December 15.
Patil was remembered for his long political career, including serving as Union Home Minister and introducing TV broadcasts of parliamentary proceedings.
Shivashankarappa, a six-time MLA and former minister, was a prominent educationist and industrialist.
Both assemblies adjourned to mourn the passing of the respected leaders.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh and Karnataka political leaders
- What
- Paid tributes to Shivraj Patil and Shamanuru Shivashankarappa
- When
- December 15, 2023
- Where
- Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, India
- Why
- To honor the contributions and legacies of the deceased leaders
- Shivraj Patil
- Former Lok Sabha Speaker and ex-Union Minister
- Shamanuru Shivashankarappa
- Veteran Congress leader and former minister
- Chhattisgarh Assembly
- Paid tributes to Shivraj Patil
- Karnataka Assembly
- Adjourned to mourn Shivashankarappa
- Shivashankarappa's Age
- 94 years
- Shivashankarappa's Constituency
- Davanagere South
- Shivashankarappa's Roles
- Six-time MLA, Minister, MP, Educationist, Industrialist
