SM Krishna passes away: The veteran's political career, legacy, and ‘Brand Bengaluru’
SM Krishna, born on May 1, 1932, in Somanahalli, Mandya's Maddur Taluka, was the son of the late SC Mallaiah. He married Prema and had two daughters, Malavika and Shambhavi. Krishna completed his education at Maharaja's College, Mysore, followed by a law degree from Bengaluru's Government Law College. He later pursued higher studies at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, and George Washington University. Before entering politics, Krishna worked as a professor of International Law at Renukacharya Law College, Bangalore. He was first elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1962. Political Journey: Krishna began his parliamentary career in 1968 by being elected to the Lok Sabha. Although he was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 1972, he chose to return to state politics. He was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Council and served as the Minister for Commerce, Industries, and Parliamentary Affairs from 1972 to 1977. In 1980, he returned to the Lok Sabha and se...