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NEW DELHI: Former Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92, considered ex-US President John F Kennedy as his 'political guru'.In 1960, as Democratic leader JFK campaigned for the presidency, a 28-year-old law student Krishna, then studying in the US, wrote to Kennedy offering to campaign on his behalf in Indian American communities. The following year, when Kennedy was elected President, he remembered the support of the young Indian student.The Padma Vibhushan awardee shared the thanks note from Kennedy which said: "I hope that these few lines will convey my warm appreciation for your efforts during the campaign. I am most grateful for the splendid enthusiasm of my associates. I am only sorry I have not been able to personally thank you for the excel...

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his condolences over the passing of former Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna, describing him as a "remarkable leader, prolific reader, and thinker." SM Krishna passed away early Tuesday morning in Bengaluru at the age of 92.Sharing a series of posts on X, PM Modi said, "Shri SM Krishna Ji was a remarkable leader, admired by people from all walks of life. He always worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others. He is fondly remembered for his tenure as Karnataka’s chief minister, particularly for his focus on infrastructural development. Shri SM Krishna Ji was also a prolific reader and thinker."Recalling his interactions with the former leader, PM Modi said,"I have had many opportunities to interact with Shri SM Krishna Ji o...

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When John F Kennedy wrote to ex-Karnataka CM SM Krishna | India News – Times of India

‘Remarkable leader, prolific reader and thinker’: PM Modi pays tribute to former Karnataka CM SM Krishna | India News – Times of India