People, Positions and Obituaries · 1 June 2026

Venkataramanappa Passes Away as Former Karnataka Minister

Exam-focused facts from the 1 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Venkataramanappa, a veteran leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), passed away at the age of 80 in Bengaluru.
  • He died following a heart attack at a private hospital on Friday morning.
  • He was a prominent political figure from the Tumakuru district of Karnataka.
  • He served four terms as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) during his political career.
  • He held ministerial positions twice in the government of Karnataka.

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