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flag Veteran Karnataka Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa, 94, died on Dec. 14, 2025, in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness.

flag Veteran Karnataka Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa, 94, died on December 14, 2025, in Bengaluru after being hospitalized since October 23 due to age-related health issues and multi-organ failure. flag A six-time MLA and former MP from Davanagere, he was the state’s senior-most legislator and known for his integrity, grassroots work, and leadership in the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community. flag He served as national president of the Akhil Bharatiya Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha, promoted education and industry, and was respected across party lines. flag Leaders from various parties, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Union Ministers, paid tribute to his legacy. flag He is survived by three sons, including Karnataka Minister S.S. Mallikarjun, and a daughter-in-law, MP Prabha Mallikarjun.

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