<p>Former MLA and JD(S) leader H S Prakash (67) died of health issues at the BGS Hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday. He was rushed to the hospital after he experienced respiratory problems, a few days back.</p>.<p>Prakash was elected to the Assembly from Hassan constituency in 1994, 2004, 2008 and 2013. He was defeated in 1999 and 2018. Born on September 13, 1951, Prakash became a supporter of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda and entered electoral politics by becoming a councillor in 1983. He was elected president of Hassan Municipal Council in 1985. He is survived by wife Lalitha, two sons, including H P Swaroop, a ZP member, and a daughter.</p>.<p>The final rites of Prakash will be held on the premises of Sriranga Institutions in the city on Wednesday afternoon.</p>
<p>Former MLA and JD(S) leader H S Prakash (67) died of health issues at the BGS Hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday. He was rushed to the hospital after he experienced respiratory problems, a few days back.</p>.<p>Prakash was elected to the Assembly from Hassan constituency in 1994, 2004, 2008 and 2013. He was defeated in 1999 and 2018. Born on September 13, 1951, Prakash became a supporter of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda and entered electoral politics by becoming a councillor in 1983. He was elected president of Hassan Municipal Council in 1985. He is survived by wife Lalitha, two sons, including H P Swaroop, a ZP member, and a daughter.</p>.<p>The final rites of Prakash will be held on the premises of Sriranga Institutions in the city on Wednesday afternoon.</p>