Former Rajya Sabha member H. Hanumanthappa passed away here on Sunday due to age related illness. He was 94.

He was a three-time Rajya Sabha member and former chairman of the Central Silk Board. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has condoled the death of Mr. Hanumanthappa. “I am saddened to learn of the passing away of H. Hanumanthappa, former MP from Chitradurga, senior Congress leader, former chairman of the Central Silk Board and leader of the Scheduled Castes,” he said in his condolence message.