When John F Kennedy wrote to ex-Karnataka CM SM Krishna

NEW DELHI: Former Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92, considered ex-US President John F Kennedy as his 'political guru'. In 1960, as Democratic leader JFK campaigned for the presidency, a 28-year-old law student Krishna, then studying in the US, wrote to Kennedy offering to campaign on his behalf in Indian American communities . The following year, when Kennedy was elected President, he remembered the support of the young Indian student.

The Padma Vibhushan awardee shared the thanks note from Kennedy which said: "I hope that these few lines will convey my warm appreciation for your efforts during the campaign. I am most grateful for the splendid enthusiasm of my associates. I am only sorry I have not been able to personally thank you for the excellent work which you performed in behalf of the Democratic ticket.



" "Without your unrelenting efforts and loyalty, victory would not have been possible last November 8th," it said. https://www.facebook.

com/watch/?v=3449090571872773 The Karnataka government has declared a three-day state mourning in honor of SM Krishna. A holiday has been announced for Wednesday, and flags at key government offices will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect. During this period, no government functions or entertainment programs will take place.

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