<p>Former MLA C Guru Swamy (68) died of cardiac arrest, at a private hospital in Mysuru on Wednesday. He was tested positive for Covid-19 on August 5 and was isolated at JSS Hospital.</p>.<p>District Health Officer Dr R Venkatesh confirmed the death and said that the patient suffered from cardiac attack, but he was isolated as he tested positive for Covid a few days back.</p>.<p>Guru Swamy, an advocate, was a follower of former Union minister Rajshekar Murthy. He started his political career in Janata Dal and ended in BJP. Guru Swamy was elected an MLA on a BJP ticket from Chamarajanagar segment in 1999. He was the first and the only MLA elected on a BJP ticket in Chamarajanagar Assembly segment until now.</p>.<p>Guru Swamy, who was with Janata Dal, joined the BJP following Rajshekar Murthy in 1999. He defeated Vatal Nagaraj in the election. Swamy had foiled a hat-trick for Nagaraj.</p>.<p>Later, Guru Swamy joined the Congress due to certain political developments in 2004.</p>.<p>He also served as Chamarajanagar district Congress president. But, he rejoined BJP and continued in the party till the last.</p>.<p>Swamy leaves behind two daughters, including, Nagashree, Zilla Panchayat former president, also BJP district general secretary, and wife Sheela. Nagashree performed the last rites as per the government protocol.</p>
<p>Former MLA C Guru Swamy (68) died of cardiac arrest, at a private hospital in Mysuru on Wednesday. He was tested positive for Covid-19 on August 5 and was isolated at JSS Hospital.</p>.<p>District Health Officer Dr R Venkatesh confirmed the death and said that the patient suffered from cardiac attack, but he was isolated as he tested positive for Covid a few days back.</p>.<p>Guru Swamy, an advocate, was a follower of former Union minister Rajshekar Murthy. He started his political career in Janata Dal and ended in BJP. Guru Swamy was elected an MLA on a BJP ticket from Chamarajanagar segment in 1999. He was the first and the only MLA elected on a BJP ticket in Chamarajanagar Assembly segment until now.</p>.<p>Guru Swamy, who was with Janata Dal, joined the BJP following Rajshekar Murthy in 1999. He defeated Vatal Nagaraj in the election. Swamy had foiled a hat-trick for Nagaraj.</p>.<p>Later, Guru Swamy joined the Congress due to certain political developments in 2004.</p>.<p>He also served as Chamarajanagar district Congress president. But, he rejoined BJP and continued in the party till the last.</p>.<p>Swamy leaves behind two daughters, including, Nagashree, Zilla Panchayat former president, also BJP district general secretary, and wife Sheela. Nagashree performed the last rites as per the government protocol.</p>