Former Belagavi MP S B Sidnal no more

Veteran politician and former Belagavi MP S B Sidnal passed away on Tuesday, family sources said.

Sidnal, 85, was suffering from age-related ailments, they said adding, he is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter and grandchildren.

Hailing from Sampagaon in Belagavi, Shanmukhappa Basappa Sidnal was a four-time MP from Belagavi from 1980 to 1991, family members said.

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has condoled the demise of Sidnal.

In his message, Yediyurappa said Sidnal was an honest politician who was known for his simplicity.PTI GMS SS PTI PTI