Mangalore: Politicians, Leaders Shower Rich Tributes on Dr Madhava Bhandary

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (NM)
 
Mangalore, Jul 18: Politicians, social workers, religious leaders and well-wishers on Tuesday July 18 paid rich tributes to the departed soul of Dr Madhava Bhandary, senior RSS leader and former MUDA chairman at Sangha Nikethan hall, Manna Gudda.
 
After paying a floral tribute, former chief minister Sadananda Gowda said that Dr Madhava Bhandary was a great man, one who played a lead role in building patriotic spirit across the country.

"He was the strength of hundreds of people. Dr Bhandary life, his ideologies and the perception he had of life will forever remain an inspiration to all," he said.

N Yogish Bhat, deputy speaker of state legislative assembly spoke of the contributions of Dr Bhandary to the society, while Janardhan Poojary, senior congress leader spoke of his life and achievements.

Dr Vaman Shenoy, Kapu Vishwanath Shetty, J Krishna Palemar, MLA, Nagaraj Shetty, Dhama Ravindra, MB Puranik, Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat and Pradeep Kumar Kalkura. 
Sushil Noronha and Vasanth Poojary of JD(S) and others present.

The body was kept for public to pay their last respects. The funeral rites will be held in Bolur.

Due to the sudden demise of Dr Madhava Bhandary, Sadanand Gowda cancelled his programmes and procession which were scheduled to be held in city on Wednesday.

Earlier Report

Mangalore: RSS Leader, Former MUDA Chairman Dr Madhava Bhandary No More

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (NM)

Mangalore, Jul 18: Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader, former chairman of Mangalore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and eminent physician Dr Madhava Bhandary (73) breathed his last here on Tuesday July 17 night.

He is survived by his wife Vijaya Bhandary, a son and a daughter.

Being an active member of RSS, he took up key posts and also served as chairman of MUDA for two terms.

During the time of emergency, he was jailed for more than one-and-a-half years.

Through ‘Seva Bharathi’ organization, he helped the poor get primary and higher education. He also provided free medical treatment to the poor and many a time donated blood, and was a role modal to many. He was the inspiration behind the re-establishment of ‘Sangha  Nikethan’ organization.

He had a direct contact with other senior leaders of the country and trained thousands of people in yoga.

N Yogish Bhat, deputy speaker of the legislative assembly and other dignitaries visited Dr Bhandary's family and paid their respects.

He will be cremated at 11 am on Wednesday.