Dhananjay Kumar mortal remains cremated in Dakshina Kannada with state honors

The mortal remains of former Union Minister V Dhananjay Kumar, who died here Monday, were cremated at his native place Venur in Dakshina Kannada district Tuesday. Kumar's body was brought to Venur in the afternoon and taken to his house Panjalabailu Mane of Moodukodi village in a procession.

The last rites of Kumar, who had represented Mangalore constituency in the Parliament, were conducted as per the Jain tradition at his home. The funeral was held with full state honours.

Dakshina Kannada district in-charge Minister U T Khader, former ministers Abhaya Chandra Jain, Ramanath Rai, former legislators Vasant Bangera, Ganesh Karnik and Mohan Alva were among those present to pay respects to Kumar, who died aged 67 after a prolonged illness. A former BJP leader, Kumar had joined the Congress in 2017.

(With inputs from agencies.)