S.M. Krishna: Architect of Bengaluru’s IT growth
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka CM Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, widely known as S.M. Krishna, passed away today at the age of 92 at his residence in Bengaluru.
A charismatic leader with a modern outlook, Krishna carved a niche in India’s political landscape with his administrative prowess and forward-thinking vision. He was often referred to as the “modern Kempe Gowda”.
He is especially credited for transforming Bengaluru into India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ by boosting the IT sector during his tenure. In January of last year, he announced his retirement from active politics, citing his age as the reason.
Born in Somanahalli, Mandya district, on May 1, 1932, Krishna had an illustrious political career, serving as the External Affairs Minister, Maharashtra Governor and Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from December 1989 to January 1993.
A law graduate, Krishna studied in US, graduating from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and The George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC, where he was a Fulbright Scholar.
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