S. M. Krishna

Indian politician and statesman

S. M. Krishna - Indian politician and statesman
Born

May 1st, 1932
93 years ago

Died

December 10th, 2024
0 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Served as the 10th Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1999 to 2004. Held the position of Minister of External Affairs from 2009 to 2012. Appointed as the 19th Governor of Maharashtra in 2014 and established a political career that spanned several decades. Played key roles in various initiatives within the Indian National Congress, contributing to regional and national governance.

Served as the 10th Chief Minister of Karnataka

Held the position of Minister of External Affairs

Appointed as 19th Governor of Maharashtra

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