Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (RJP)

Bengaluru, Oct 5: Bengaluru deputy mayor Ramila Umashankar passed away on Friday, October 5.

Ramila was 44. She is survived by her husband and two children.

She was the JDS leader from the Kaveripura ward. She was elected as the deputy mayor of the powerful local body on September 28.

The news came as a shock to her party workers and colleagues on Friday morning as she was very active when they met her last time.

"She had uneasiness at about 12.50 am and had breathing difficulties. She was rushed to the hospital by her family members and she breathed her last on the way," said family sources.

Meanwhile, chief minister (CM) Kumaraswamy expressed shock at the demise of the deputy mayor.

"I am deeply saddened to learn about her demise. She was a dedicated social worker and committed party worker. She had actively participated with us at the Namma Metro flagging off event just yesterday,” CM said.

Ramila's husband D Umashankar is an ex-councillor of BBMP from Kottigepalya ward. Daughter Bhoomika Rani is a PUC student.

The BBMP offices, except the emergency services, will remain closed today.