Lingayat strongman, veteran Karnataka legislator Shamanur Shivashankarappa passes away at 95; served six terms in assembly
Veteran legislator and All India Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha president Shamanur Shivashankarappa passed away at 95. A prominent politician, educationist, and businessman for nearly six decades, he championed the unity of Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities. His legacy includes significant contributions to community consolidation and public service.
