Who Was SM Krishna, Veteran Politician Who Put Bengaluru On Global Map

SM Krishna also served as the External Affairs Minister and the Governor of Maharashtra.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, widely known as SM Krishna died today at the age of 92 at his home in Bengaluru. He is highly credited for putting Bengaluru on the global map as a boost given to the IT sector during his tenure resulting in the city growing as India's 'Silicon Valley'.

In January last year, he announced his retirement from active politics, citing his age as the reason.

Born in Somanahalli in Karnataka's Mandya district on May 1, 1932, SM Krishna also served as the External Affairs Minister and the Governor of Maharashtra.