Former Karnataka minister Vaijanath Patil passes away

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Minister Vaijnath Patil passed away at a private hospital here on Saturday at the age of 81.

Patil was suffering from prolonged illness and was admitted to Fortis hospital in Bengaluru for the treatment.

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As the president of Hyderabad-Karnataka Horata Samithi, Patil fought for Special Status to the most backward region and also for getting Special Status under 370(J) to the region.

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He was elected MLA from Chincholi constituency two times and MLC from Gulbarga constituency. (ANI)

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