Bengaluru, Dec. 1 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expressed deep grief over the death of senior Congress leader and former Chikkapete MLA RV Devaraj, who passed away after suffering a heart attack in Mysuru.

In a post on X, Shivakumar said that Devaraj's contributions to the Chikkapete constituency through politics and social service are "immeasurable".

"The news of the passing of Shri R.V. Devaraj, former MLA of Chikkapete and senior Congress leader, has brought profound sorrow. His contributions to the Chikkapete constituency through politics and social service are immeasurable. His departure has caused a great loss to the state's politics and the Chikkapete constituency. May Devaraj's soul attain peace. I pray th...