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Former Karnataka Minister B C Nagesh Dies at 67
B C Nagesh was a senior leader of the BJP in Karnataka.
He died in Bengaluru at the age of 67.
Reports said he had been dealing with health problems for some time.
He died at his daughter’s home.
Nagesh had represented the Tiptur Assembly constituency.
He also served as Karnataka’s School Education and Literacy Minister.
BJP leaders said he was known for being simple, honest, and committed to his work.
They praised his contributions to education and the party.
His last rites were expected to be held in Tiptur.
Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka minister B C Nagesh died in Bengaluru at age 67.
Nagesh had reportedly been experiencing health issues for some time.
He died at his daughter’s residence in Bengaluru, according to party sources.
His last rites were expected to take place in Tiptur on Wednesday.
B Y Vijayendra, Basavaraj Bommai, and H D Kumaraswamy expressed grief over his death.
- Who
- B C Nagesh, a senior BJP leader and former Karnataka minister, died.
- What
- He died at age 67 after reportedly experiencing health issues for some time.
- Where
- He died at his daughter’s residence in Bengaluru; his last rites were expected in Tiptur, Tumakuru district.
- When
- He died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, according to the report.
- Why
- The article attributes his death to health issues but does not specify a medical cause.
Key facts
- Age
- 67
- Political party
- BJP
- Former constituency
- Tiptur Assembly constituency
- Ministerial role
- Former Minister for School Education and Literacy
- Place of death
- Daughter’s residence in Bengaluru
- Expected last rites
- Tiptur, Tumakuru district, on Wednesday
- Tributes
- B Y Vijayendra, Basavaraj Bommai, and H D Kumaraswamy expressed grief
Quotes
B Y Vijayendra
BJP Karnataka President
“The untimely demise of B.C. Nagesh, a senior leader of the party, former MLA from the Tiptur constituency, and former Minister, has caused profound shock and sorrow.”
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Sources
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