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Gandhian, freedom fighter Dr M G Krishnamurthy passes away

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Mysuru: Gandhian and freedom fighter Dr M G Krishnamurthy passed away in the city recently. A resident of Brindavan Extension, he died due to heart attack on Friday night. He was 85.

Krishnamurthy who was the president of Mysuru District Freedom Fighters Association for the last eight years, had taken part in Quit India movement against British in 1942 and Mysore Chalo in 1947. 

A native of Maralavadi in Bengaluru rural, Krishnamurthy was inspired by the freedom movement in his high school days.

Krishnamurthy was also a journalist and editor of ‘Vaidya Tarangini’ journal. He was also a senior member of Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA).

Krishamurthy is survived by his daughter, son-in-law and a large number of relatives and friends.

– Team Mysoorunews

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