On Sunday, BS Vishwanath an ex-MLC corporator passed away at his home in Tirthahalli, Shivamogga district, know his biography and family
According to reports, the former member of the Legislative Council and a pioneer in the cooperative sector has been fighting health problems since last year.
Ex-MLC Corporator BS Vishwanath death reason, biography, age, family, wife, daughter and photos
On Sunday, the former member of the Legislative Council, B S Vishwanath passed away at the age of 89 as a result of age-related illnesses. He is survived by his wife, Sharada, son, and daughter.
Who was B S Vishwanath?
B S Vishwanath was born in Tirthahalli on January 6, 1934, and was a well-known name in the cooperative movement.
For more than 14 years, he served as president of the Primary Land Development Bank in Tirthahalli. The National Co-operative Union of India elected him Vice Chairman in 1974. In January 1978, he was elected President of the National Co-operative Union of India for a three-year term.
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BS Vishwanath’s Political Career
The former MLC also served as the head of India’s National Council for Cooperative Training.
Additionally, he was a member of the General Council of the International Raiffeisen Union in Bonn, West Germany, and the Central Committee of the International Co-operative Alliance in London.
After starting his political career in 1967, Vishwanath was first elected to the Legislative Council in 1970. He was then re-elected in 1976 for a second term. He had also held the position of director at Canara Bank. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed condolences for Vishwanath’s passing and prayed for his soul to find peace. He said he was saddened to learn of his passing.
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