Bengaluru: Senior Congress leader and five-time MLA from Bagalkote, Hullappa Yamanappa Meti, passed away in Bengaluru on Tuesday. He was 79 years old and had been undergoing treatment for multiple organ failure at a private hospital for the past several days.

Despite continuous medical attention, his condition deteriorated, and he succumbed to the illness earlier today. Meti is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had visited the hospital on October 30 to inquire about Meti's health and had expressed hope for his recovery. However, the treatment proved unsuccessful.

CM Siddaramaiah Expresses Condolences

Reacting to the news, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the senior leader.

“The news of the demise of former minister, senior leader of North Karnataka, and current MLA, H.Y. Meti, is painful. I had visited him in the hospital last Thursday and inquired about his health. At that time, I was hopeful that he would recover and rejoin us. Both my hope and wishes have been in vain,” Siddaramaiah said in his condolence message.

ಮಾಜಿ ಸಚಿವರು, ಉತ್ತರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಭಾಗದ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಾಯಕರು, ಹಾಲಿ ಶಾಸಕರೂ ಆದ ಹೆಚ್.ವೈ.ಮೇಟಿ ಅವರ ನಿಧನವಾರ್ತೆ ನೋವುಂಟುಮಾಡಿದೆ. ಕಳೆದ ಗುರುವಾರವಷ್ಟೇ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ಭೇಟಿನೀಡಿ, ಅವರ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ವಿಚಾರಿಸಿದ್ದೆ. ಈ ವೇಳೆ ಗುಣಮುಖರಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತೆ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಕೂಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಾರೆ ಎನ್ನುವ ಭರವಸೆಯಿತ್ತು. ನನ್ನ ಭರವಸೆ, ಹಾರೈಕೆಗಳೆರೆಡೂ ಹುಸಿಯಾಗಿದೆ.... twitter/Fe4uHvrw2y

- Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) November 4, 2025

He further added:“Meti, who had a long public life, was a statesman who always thought about the people and the development of his constituency. His death has impoverished society. May his soul rest in peace. I pray that Meti's family and supporters find the strength to bear this grief.”

ಮಾಜಿ ಸಚಿವರು, ಹಿರಿಯ ನಾಯಕರು ಹಾಗೂ ಹಾಲಿ ಶಾಸಕರೂ ಆಗಿದ್ದ ಹೆಚ್.ವೈ.ಮೇಟಿಯವರು ಇಂದು 12.30 ಗೆ ನಿಧನರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ನಾನು ಮೂರು ದಿನಗಳ ಹಿಂದೆ ಮೇಟಿಯವರನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಅವರ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವನ್ನು ವಿಚಾರಿಸಿದ್ದೆ. ವೈದ್ಯರೂ ಅವರ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಚೇತರಿಕೆ ಕಾಣುತ್ತಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಆದರೆ ಮೇಟಿಯವರು ಇಷ್ಟುಬೇಗ ಇಹಲೋಕ ತ್ಯಜಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆಂದು... twitter/8xJpg8Mt9K

- Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) November 4, 2025

DyCM DK Shivakumar Offers His Tributes

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also expressed his condolences, describing Meti's passing as a great loss to the Congress party.

“I am saddened to learn that senior Bagalkote Congress MLA and former minister, Shri H.Y. Meti, passed away today due to illness. His passing is an irreparable loss to the party. May his soul rest in peace, and may God give his family members the strength to bear this loss,” Shivakumar said.

ಅಗಲಿದ ನಾಯಕನಿಗೆ ಅಂತಿಮ ನಮನಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್‌ ಹಿರಿಯ ಶಾಸಕರು ಹಾಗೂ ಮಾಜಿ ಸಚಿವರಾದ ಹೆಚ್‌.ವೈ ಮೇಟಿ ಅವರ ಪಾರ್ಥಿವ ಶರೀರದ ಅಂತಿಮ ದರ್ಶನ ಪಡೆದು ಗೌರವ ನಮನ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದೆ. ಇದೇ ವೇಳೆ ಮೇಟಿ ಅವರ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಕುಟುಂಬಸ್ಥರಿಗೆ ಸಾಂತ್ವನ ತಿಳಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ದೇವರು ಕುಟುಂಬವರ್ಗದವರಿಗೆ ನೋವು ಭರಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡಲಿ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ. twitter/OQPJeoONnP

- DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) November 4, 2025

MENAFN04112025007385015968ID1110292236