Karnataka Declares Holiday to Mourn SM Krishna’s Death: Are Banks and Schools Closed?

Mourn SM Krishna’s Death: State mourning declared from Dec 10 to 12 in honour of SM Krishna SM Krishna’s last rites to be performed with full state honours in his native Mandya district on Dec 11.

During the period, national flag will be flown at half-mast on government buildings, all official entertainment programmes will be suspended.

Bank operations in Karnataka

Banks in Karnataka are expected to remain open on December 11 unless the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues an official directive. However, banks are expected to remain open on December 11 as at present.

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Karnataka schools and colleges to remain closed

All educational institutions including schools and colleges will remain closed on December 11-12 in honour of the former Karnataka chief minister.

The Karnataka government has declared a public holiday for government offices, schools, colleges and aided educational institutions from December 10 to 12.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of SM Krishna on Tuesday and said he was a remarkable leader admired by people from all walks of life. "Shri SM Krishna Ji was a remarkable leader, admired by people from all walks of life. He always worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others. He is fondly remembered for his tenure as Karnataka's Chief Minister, particularly for his focus on infrastructural development. Shri SM Krishna Ji was also a prolific reader and thinker," Modi said in a post on X.

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His cabinet colleagues S Jaishankar and Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress president Mallijkarjun Kharge, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and other leaders paid rich tributes to SM Krishna.

"He is fondly remembered for his tenure as Karnataka's Chief Minister, particularly for his focus on infrastructural development. Shri SM Krishna Ji was also a prolific reader and thinker," the PM said.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised SM Krishna for his enduring legacy of statesmanship and dedication to public service.

Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lauded the former Chief Minister as a visionary leader who championed development and made significant contributions to Karnataka and the nation.

“His vision, dedication and exceptional public service played a pivotal role in Karnataka's progress, while his approach to balance welfare with development placed a global stamp on Bengaluru's transformative paradigm. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and followers,” he posted on 'X'.

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