H S Puttaranganath, the former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Belur constituency in Karnataka, passed away on 7 July 2026 at the age of 89. He represented Belur in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from 1999 to 2004.
Political Career and Legacy
Puttaranganath served a single term as the MLA for Belur, a constituency in the Hassan district of Karnataka. During his tenure from 1999 to 2004, he was known for his work on local development issues. According to sources close to the family, he had been in declining health in recent months before his death.
Reactions and Tributes
Tributes poured in from political colleagues and local residents. Karnataka leaders expressed condolences, acknowledging his contributions to the Belur region. A statement from the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee noted that Puttaranganath was a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly for his constituents.
The former MLA is survived by his family. Funeral arrangements are being made in his hometown. Local authorities have announced that the last rites will be performed with full state honors, as is customary for former legislators.
