New Delhi, July 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of senior BJP leader Ramachandra Gowda, recalling his contribution to strengthening the party organisation in Karnataka.

Gowda passed away at the age of 88 at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of senior BJP leader Shri Ramachandra Gowda Ji."

"A strong pillar of our Party in Karnataka, he devoted decades of his life to strengthening the organisation at the grassroots and supporting generations of Karyakartas. Be it as a corporator, MLC or Minister, his public life was marked by unwavering commitment and dedicated service," he added.

The PM extended condolences to Gowda's f...