BC Nagesh’s last rites to be performed today

Bidar: BidarTributes poured in for senior BJP leader and former minister B C Nagesh, who died on Tuesday due to chronic health issues. Members of the party, his supporters, and leaders of various political parties arrived to pay their last respects to Nagesh, who.

The district administration informed that his last rites will be performed in Tiptur on Thursday with full state honours. HT ImageThe Tumakuru district administration has made the necessary preparations for Nagesh’s final rites.

What Happened

Deputy Commissioner Shubha Kalyan said that adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure no untoward incidents occur during the final viewing and funeral. Thousands of people and dignitaries from various fields are expected to arrive to pay their last respects to.

• The leaders remembered Nagesh’s contributions and the distinct mark he made in the political field.

• Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and BJP state president BY Vijayendra, among several other leaders, have also expressed their condolences over Nagesh’s death.

• Kumaraswamy said that, as minister for primary education, he had carried out many good works and that his death was a great loss to the state.

Key Details

In view of this, the district administration has taken several measures to control the crowd, ensure smooth traffic movement, and provide necessary facilities to the public. Senior officials and police personnel have already been stationed in the area where the funeral will.

• Former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy condoled his passing and remembered Nagesh as a popular leader with a simple and amicable personality.

• Several political leaders from across the state have expressed deep condolences over his death.

• Family members, close associates, party workers, and supporters are arriving to pay their final tributes to the departed leader.

Why It Matters

Supporters have been given an opportunity to pay their last respects at Nagesh’s residence in Tiptur.

• The deputy commissioner is personally inspecting the preparations for the final rites and has given necessary instructions to the concerned officials, he said, adding that the district administration has appealed to the public to.

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