Congress veteran Shamanuru Shivashankarappa passes away at 94.

• Veteran Congress leader Shamanuru Shivashankarappa died at 94 from age-related ailments.
• He represented the Davanagere South Assembly constituency and was a former minister.
• Shivashankarappa served as KPCC treasurer and president of the All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha.
• He was also a noted educationist and industrialist.
• His son, S S Mallikarjun, is a Karnataka Minister, and his daughter-in-law, Prabha Mallikarjun, is an MP.

Why It Matters: Marks the passing of a highly influential veteran political and community leader.