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When John F Kennedy wrote to ex-Karnataka CM SM Krishna

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, who passed away at 92, considered John F. Kennedy his political guru. As a law student, Krishna campaigned for Kennedy in 1960. Kennedy, upon winning, sent a thank-you note acknowledging Krishna's support. Karnataka has declared a three-day state mourning period to honor Krishna.
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S.M. Krishna, the former External Affairs Minister and Chief Minister of Karnataka, passed away at the age of 92. Krishna, who played a pivotal role in making Bengaluru a global IT hub, died at his Bengaluru residence around 2:45 am. His contributions to both state and national politics were...

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