<p>88-year-old Murthy, who was elected to Rajya Sabha from Karnataka in 2006, was rushed to hospital at 8.45 PM last night after he complained of chest pain. <br /><br />He died at 11.55 PM following a massive heart attack, officials at the Karnataka Bhawan said.<br /><br />Murthy, a freedom fighter, was staying at his official residence here.<br /><br />He was first elected to Rajya Sabha on a Congress ticket in 1994. Before being elected as a JD(S)representative in the Upper House, Murthy was a member of the BJP in the Rajya Sabha during 2000-2005.<br /><br />His body would be taken to Bangalore at 4.30 PM.</p>
<p>88-year-old Murthy, who was elected to Rajya Sabha from Karnataka in 2006, was rushed to hospital at 8.45 PM last night after he complained of chest pain. <br /><br />He died at 11.55 PM following a massive heart attack, officials at the Karnataka Bhawan said.<br /><br />Murthy, a freedom fighter, was staying at his official residence here.<br /><br />He was first elected to Rajya Sabha on a Congress ticket in 1994. Before being elected as a JD(S)representative in the Upper House, Murthy was a member of the BJP in the Rajya Sabha during 2000-2005.<br /><br />His body would be taken to Bangalore at 4.30 PM.</p>