Former Karnataka Minister and Congress MLA H Y Meti Passes Away at 79

Nov 05, 2025 07:13 pm CST

Veteran Karnataka politician H Y Meti, a former minister and sitting Congress MLA from Bagalkote, has died at 79 after treatment for respiratory issues. A close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Meti had a distinguished political career spanning decades, serving as forest minister and excise minister in previous governments. Political leaders across party lines have expressed condolences.