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Ramakrishna Hegde at 100: The CM who treated power as a passing phase

Friends and associates gather to mark Ramakrishna Hegde's 100th birth anniversary. He served as Karnataka's first non-Congress chief minister, emphasizing integrity. Hegde refused official residence and kept family away from Vidhana Soudha. He sought fresh mandate after 1984 elections, which paid off. His legacy emphasizes decentralization and looking twenty years ahead.

24 Aug 2026 5:44 pm