Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna , the former Minister of External Affairs and Chief Minister of Karnataka, died on Tuesday. He was 92. Krishna, who played a key role in shaping India’s foreign policy from 2009 to 2012, died at his residence in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness. Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna passes away; Mandya schools closed today. Statewide holiday likely tomorrow as Karnataka mourns the loss. Former Chief Minister and Union Minister SM Krishna passed away early on Tuesday morning, December 10, at his house in Bengaluru. He was 92. SM Krishna death : Follow the route map of SM Krishna 's mortal remains from Sadashiva Nagar to Somanahalli. The complete route details and public viewing points as Karnataka bids farewell to its ...