New Delhi: Ex chief minister of karnataka SM Krishna, who died on Tuesday at the age of 92, was considered the former President of the United States John F. Kennedy as his “political mentor”.
In 1960, when Democratic leader Kennedy ran for president, Krishna, a 28-year-old law student studying in the United States at the time, wrote to Kennedy expressing his willingness to run for president on his behalf. indian american community.
When Kennedy was elected president the next year, he remembered the young Indian student’s support.
The Padma Vibhushan recipient shared Kennedy’s letter of thanks, which read: “I hope these few words express my warm appreciation for your efforts during the campaign. I am deeply grateful to my colleagues for their enthusiasm. I am just so grateful.” I’m sorry I can’t thank you personally for the great work you do for the Democratic Party.
“Victory last November 8 would not have been possible without your tireless efforts and loyalty,” the statement read.
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The Karnataka government has announced three days of national mourning to commemorate SM Krishna. A holiday has been declared for Wednesday and flags at major government offices will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect. During this period, no government events or entertainment programs will be held.
