Mysuru district Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Maddikere Gopal passes away
Maddikere Gopal, the president of the Mysuru district Kannada Sahitya Parishat, has passed away at the age of 77. He was a well-known literary figure who contributed to the region's cultural life for four decades.
Why it matters
His death marks the loss of a significant cultural leader in the Old Mysuru region, impacting local literary and public discourse.
Mysuru district Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Maddikere Gopal passed away on September 3.
Mr. Gopal, 77, breathed his last at Jayadeva Hospital in Mysuru. He leaves behind his wife Anasuya Gopal and daughter Mala.
Condoling Mr. Gopal’s death, Mysuru District Congress Committee President B. J. Vijaykumar said Mr. Gopal was a prominent figure in the Old Mysuru region, who was deeply rooted in public consciousness through his position in the literary field for the last 40 years.
Published - September 03, 2026 11:28 am IST
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