Former K'taka minister M Varadegowda dies at 68

Chennapatna: Former Karnataka minister M Varadegowda died in Chennapatna on Saturday following a brief illness, according to family sources.

Varadegowda (68) leaves his wife, three sons and daughter.

Varadegowda, a three-term MLA from Chennapatna Assembly constituency, had served in the ministry of late JH Patel.

Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda expressed grief over the death.

Forest Minister CP Yogeshwar and former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy paid floral tributes.