Mysuru: Rakesh Siddaramaiah was laid to rest according to Halumatha tradition at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s farmhouse in Katuru with his elder son Dhawan performing the final rites. Kaginele mutt pontiff Kanakaguru Niranjanananda lead the CM’s family during the final rites.
The entry to the farmhouse was allowed only to the villagers of Siddaramanahundi, political leaders, officials and relatives.

Rakesh(39), elder son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, died of multiple-organ failure on Saturday at Antwerp University Hospital in Brussels. He was undergoing treatment for a pancreatic ailment at the hospital where he was admitted after developing sudden health complications when he was on a personal trip to Europe since July 21.

Earlier over 50,000 fans and well-wishers bid farewell to Rakesh at the exhibition ground in the city, where his mortal remains were kept for public viewing. Besides state Governor Vajubhai Vala, Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, former BJP Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, state ministers, lawmakers and leaders of political parties offered floral tributes to the departed soul.

Holding back tears and with folded hands, an emotional Siddaramaiah stood by the cortege and expressed gratitude to all the people who came to the venue for paying respects to Rakesh and sharing his grief over the personal tragedy.