Bommai's body to arrive here today

Hubli, October 11 (UNI) The body of former Karnataka chief minister S R Bommai, who died at Bangalore yesterday was expected to arrive here by 2200 hours today.

According to the family sources of Mr Bommai, the body would arrive at Hubli after passing through Haveri, Hulaguru, Kamdolli, Shirur and Kundagol, where he started and pursued his political career.

The funeral would be held at his farm house in Amargol near here at 1400 hours tomorrow.

Meanwhile, several leaders and personalities including veteran classical vocalist Dr Gangubai Hangal, former ministers Jahadish Shettar, Basavaraj Horatti, Prahlad Joshi, MP, leader of opposition in the state council H K Patil and legislators S R More, A M Hindasgeri have mourned the demise of Mr Bommai.

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