New Delhi/Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the demise of former Karnataka chief minister Dharam Singh and said his dedicated service towards the society would be remembered.
Singh died of a massive heart attack at a private hospital in Bengaluru this morning, doctors said.
"Saddened by the demise of former Karnataka CM Shri N Dharam Singh. My thoughts are with his family & supporters in this sad hour," the prime minister tweeted.
"Shri N Dharam Singh had rich experience in Karnataka & national politics. His dedicated service towards society will be remembered," Modi added.
about 40 minutes later.
Singh headed the Congress-JD(S) coalition government from 2004 to 2006.A nine-time MLA and a former Member of Parliament, he had also headed the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.
