Veteran Congress Leader and Former Karnataka Minister Bheemanna Khandre Dies

Bheemanna Khandre, a veteran Congress leader, freedom fighter, and former Karnataka Transport Minister, died at his residence in Bhalki, Bidar district, at the age of 102-103 due to age-related ailments and respiratory issues. A prominent Veerashaiva Lingayat community leader, he served multiple terms as MLA and Legislative Council member, contributed to cooperative sugar factories and irrigation projects, and played a key role in the Hyderabad Liberation Movement and Karnataka unification. He is survived by two sons, including Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, and four daughters.