Veteran Congress Leader Shamanuru Shivashankarappa Passes Away at 95

Davangere / Bengaluru, 14 December 2025 — Veteran Karnataka Congress leader Shamanuru Shivashankarappa, one of the most enduring figures in the state’s politics, passed away today at the age of 95. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Bengaluru due to age-related ailments, according to family and official sources.

Shivashankarappa’s death marks the end of an extraordinary political journey spanning over five decades, during which he remained deeply connected with the people of central Karnataka and served his state with unwavering commitment.

📌 Biodata: Life and Legacy

Name: Shamanuru Shivashankarappa
Birth: 16 June 1930 — Davanagere, Kingdom of Mysore (now Karnataka)
Death: 14 December 2025 — Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Age: 95 years

Political Party: Indian National Congress
Constituencies:

• Davangere South (MLA, 2008–2025)
• Davanagere (MLA, 2004–2007)

Positions Held:

• Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly for multiple terms
• Minister of Horticulture & Agricultural Marketing, Government of Karnataka (2013–2016)
• Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1998–1999)
• Treasurer, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee for several decades
• President, All India Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha

Family:
He is survived by his children, including son S. S. Mallikarjun, who is also a prominent Congress leader and minister in the Karnataka government.

🌟 Contributions and Impact

Shamanuru Shivashankarappa was widely respected for his long, unbroken public service, grassroots connect, and leadership in both politics and social development. Known as a mass leader, he was a pillar of the Congress party in Karnataka and one of the oldest serving legislators in India at the time of his death.

Apart from his political career, he was a businessman, educationalist, and social leader — associated with regional educational institutions and local development initiatives that helped shape Davangere into a key centre in central Karnataka.

Shivashankarappa was also recognized for his work within community organizations, notably as the national president of the Akhil Bharatiya Veerashaiva Mahasabha, representing the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community on national platforms.

🕊️ Reactions and Tributes

Tributes have poured in from leaders across the political spectrum. Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Congress leaders expressed profound grief, highlighting Shivashankarappa’s decades of service and his role as an “untainted leader dedicated to public welfare.”

Supporters, party workers, and citizens in Davangere and beyond have begun paying their respects, remembering him as a veteran statesman who devoted his life to people and public service.

🧡 Remembering a Political Stalwart

Shamanuru Shivashankarappa’s death closes a significant chapter in Karnataka politics. His lifetime of public work, leadership in both governance and community development, and reputation for resilience and compassion will be remembered by generations.

Stay updated for details on memorial services and tributes from around the country.

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