Mangaluru: Former Minister B. Subbaiah Shetty (91), a native of Bakrabailu in Bantwal taluk, passed away at his residence in Bengaluru yesterday. He is survived by his daughters Dr. Uma Savanur and Dr. Reshma Savanur and grandchildren. His wife Shalini Shetty had predeceased him recently.
Subbaiah Shetty served as the MLA of Suratkal for two terms in 1972 and 1978. He was also a Minister in late Chief Minister Devaraj Urs Cabinet, holding portfolios of land reforms and education.






