Mysore/Mysuru, July 14 -- MLC and former Minister A.H. Vishwanath has expressed deep condolences over the passing of K.B. Ganapathy (KBG), Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra.

In his condolence message, Vishwanath said that KBG consistently published insightful and analytical articles on various issues concerning the development of Mysuru for nearly five decades. "His demise is a great loss to this land," he noted.

He highlighted how Ganapathy's popular columns - Abracadabra and Choomantra - shed light on pressing issues affecting Mysuru. "Though he sometimes faced criticism, the people of Mysuru eagerly awaited these columns, considering them both informative and essential," the MLC said.

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