Somnathda was known for stirring parliament speeches, which motivated a generation of Indians. We lost a conscientious leader who fought for social justice and harmony. May his soul rest in peace," the CM said.
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Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday mourned the death of former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, describing the veteran parliamentarian as a towering figure in Indian politics."Somnathda was known for stirring parliament speeches, which motivated a generation of Indians. We lost a conscientious leader who fought for social justice and harmony. May his soul rest in peace," tweeted Kumaraswamy.
ಕಳೆದ ಬಾರಿ ನಾನು ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಆಗಿದ್ದಾಗ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಅಖಂಡತ್ವ ಎತ್ತಿಹಿಡಿಯಲು ಬೆಳಗಾವಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸುವರ್ಣ ಸೌಧ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿದ್ದೆವು. ಸಮಗ್ರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗಾಗಿ ಹಲವು ಯೋಜನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಹಾಕಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಯಾರು ಎಷ್ಟೇ ಕಾಲೆಳೆಯಲು ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಿಸಿದರೂ ಅಖಂಡ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕವನ್ನು ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಯ ಪಥದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊಂಡೊಯ್ಯುವ ನನ್ನ ಕಾರ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ಲುವುದಿಲ್ಲ.
— H D Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) August 3, 2018
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said he was saddened to know about the death of a gentlemanly politician who always upheld the spirit of the House with great dignity.
It is saddening, early on a Monday morning, to learn about the death of a gentlemanly politician and former Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri #SomnathChatterjee, who always upheld the spirit of the house with great dignity. Extending my deep respects to him and condolence to his family.
— Dr. G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara) August 13, 2018
Senior Congress leader and former parliamentarian Margaret Alva said Chatterjee was a much-respected personality, who was able to bring all parties together to ensure smooth conduct of the House. "Former Speaker of the Lok Sabha Shri Somnath Chatterjee affectionately known as Somnathda was a much respected personality, who was able to bring all Parties together in the conduct of the House. Having known him for over 3 decades, I also worked closely with him as Advisor to the Bureau of Parliamentary Studies & Training in which he took a keen interest," she said. "He advised and guided me in my work & encouraged me to bring change through innovation in its functioning. He will be missed not only in Bengal but all over the country. May his soul rest in peace,"' she added.
Former CM Siddarmaiah also tweeted, "Sad to hear the passing away of former speaker Somnath Chatterjee. My deepest condolences to his family members and followers."
Sad to hear the passing away of former speaker Somnath Chatterjee. My deepest condolences to his family members and followers.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) August 13, 2018
Ex- Karnataka CM BS Yeddyurappa also expressed his sorrow over the demise.
ಲೋಕಸಭೆಯ ಮಾಜಿ ಸಭಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಸೋಮನಾಥ ಚಟರ್ಜಿಯವರು ವಿಧಿವಶರಾಗಿರುವುದು ಅತೀವ ದುಃಖ ತಂದಿದೆ. ಸುಮಾರು 10 ಬಾರಿ ಸಂಸದರಾಗಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದ ಅವರು ಸಭಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿ ಸಂಸತ್ತಿನ ಘನತೆಯನ್ನು ಎತ್ತಿ ಹಿಡಿದಿದ್ದರು. ಅನುಭವಿ ನಾಯಕನ ನಿಧನವು ದೇಶದ ರಾಜಕೀಯಕ್ಕೆ ತುಂಬಲಾರದ ನಷ್ಟ. pic.twitter.com/VSSVuuBU1N
— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) August 13, 2018
(with IANS inputs)