Veer Basawanth Reddy Mudnal, former Yadgir MLA, passes away
The Hindu
Former MLA and BJP leader Veer Basawanth Reddy Mudnal, who played a key role in making Yadgir a district, passes away at 73.
The former MLA and BJP leader Veer Basawanth Reddy Mudnal passed away on Monday. He was 73.
He is survived by his wife Sangamma.
Dr. Mudnal, who was suffering from a prolonged illness, passed away in the afternoon.
He was a close relative of veteran leader and former Minister Vishwanath Reddy Mudnal and the former MLA Venkatareddy Mudnal.
Dr. Mudnal played a decisive role in making Yadgir a new district. Yadgir was carved out of Kalaburagi.
He was appointed as the maiden Yadgir district unit president of the BJP.
He was elected to the State Assembly from Yadgir constituency as an independent candidate in 2004, winning against Congress veteran A.B. Maalakaraddi by a margin of 11,434 votes.