K'taka Governor, CM join thousands in mourning death of Rajkumar

Bangalore, Apr 12 (UNI) Karnataka Governor T N Chaurvedi and Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy joined the lakhs of Kannadigas in expressing shock and grief over the sudden demise of Kannada matinee idol Rajkumar here today.

The Chief Minister in his condolence message termed Rajkumar's death as a irreparable loss not only to the family members but to the entire state. No one could fill the void created by his death he said adding that personally it was a loss to him as Rajkumar had been an inspiration to him and had followed the messages he had propogated through his films. His contribution to protect and preserve Kannada language was enormous, he added.

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K Rahman Khan in his condolence message described Rajkumar as an actor par excellence and a true patriot. He was a cultural ambassador of the state. He was respected by all not only because he was an actor, butbecause of his nature and commitment to the language, he added.

Union Minister of State for Shipping K H Muniyappa, expressing shock over the death of Rajkumar, said that '' in his passing away the nation has lost the Bhishma Pitamah of the film industry.

Minister K S Eshwarappa also condoled death of Mr Rajkumar.

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