The Legislative Assembly was adjourned for the day on Tuesday after paying condolences to Hebbal MLA R Jagadish Kumar who passed away on Monday evening following a cardiac arrest.
The cremation held in the afternoon was attended by a host of BJP State leaders among others.
As soon as the Assembly met, Speaker Kagodu Thimmappa read out a condolence message and stated that the demise of Kumar was an irreparable loss to the State. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he still could not believe Kumar was no more.
Sudden death
Leader of the Opposition Jagadish Shettar recalled that Kumar had participated actively in the proceedings of the House just hours before his sudden death.
The Legislative Council too was adjourned for the day after making an obituary reference. Expressing shock over the sudden death of the MLA, leader of the ruling party S R Patil said Kumar was a good politician with immense knowledge and experience.
Published 24 November 2015, 20:13 IST