Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 11 -- Veteran journalist and former MLC P. Ramaiah, who was popularly known as 'Hindu Ramaiah,' passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru last night. He was 93. He leaves behind two sons, a daughter, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and host of relatives and friends.

Born on Sept. 12, 1933, Ramaiah was a native of Bindenahalli in Nagamangala, Mandya. His mortal remains will be kept at his residence at No. 295/12, 17th Main, 16th Cross, near Sadashivanagar Club in Bengaluru, for public to pay homage, before cremation today, said Dr. Balaji, Ramaiah's son.

Having served in 'The Hindu' newspaper for more than five decades was nominated to Karnataka Legislative Council as MLC between 1998-2004 during the Janata Dal G...