Mangaluru: Rich tributes were paid to the late BJP leader and union minister H N Ananth Kumar at a function held at the T V Raman Pai Convention Centre here on November 21, Wednesday.

Speaking on the occasion, ABVP leader Cha. Na. Shankeraraya described Ananth Kumar as a very successful leader who never relied on lobbying but rose to great heights through his own efforts.

MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, in his address, recalled the advice which Ananth Kumar gave him at a time when he had made a controversial statement. He also touched upon the contributions of the late leader to the district. MLAs D Vedavyas Kamath, Dr Y Bharath Shetty, former MLA Ganesh Karnik, ZP Chief Meenakshi Shantigodu and others were present.