Bengaluru: Condolences poured in from across the country for Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Working President and Dalit Leader R. Dhruvanarayan who died due to a heart attack in Mysuru on Saturday March 11.
Former Prime Minsiter H. D. Deve Gowda, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Senior Congress Leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condoled Dhruvnarayan’s demise.
Deve Gowda said that he was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of State’s Senior Congress leader Dhruvanarayan. Dhruvanarayan’s demise has created a void in the State political scenario, he said.
Chief Minister Bommai said he was saddened by the death of Druvanarayan and prayed for his soul. “I will also pray to God to give strength to his family and supporters to bear the irreparable loss,” he stated.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi stated, “Saddened by the sudden demise of former MP R Dhruvanarayana. A hard-working and humble grassroots leader, he was a champion of social justice who rose through the ranks of NSUI and Youth Congress. His death is a huge loss to the Congress party. My condolences to his family.”
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “Deeply saddened to hear about the death of Dhruvanarayana Ji, former MP and working president of KPCC. His contribution to public service and commitment to social justice will always be remembered. My condolences to his family and friends.”
According to family sources, Dhruvanarayan complained of chest pain and was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
