Writer Linganna Satyampete remembered for exposing injustice
The 14th death anniversary of journalist and teacher Linganna Satyampete was commemorated in Kalaburagi. The event honored his legacy as a fearless writer who advocated for farmers and exposed political corruption.
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It highlights the role of regional journalism in social activism and the preservation of local intellectual history.
Sharana writer, teacher and journalist Linganna Satyampete was remembered as a fearless thinker and uncompromising writer who relentlessly exposed corruption, political misconduct and the hardships of farmers, at a function organised to mark his 14th death anniversary in Kalaburagi on Saturday.
In the programme organised by the Sharana Marga Charitable Trust, the State-level Basava Marga Award was presented to Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB) officer B.S. Sudhakar in recognition of his services. A book ‘Appana Odanata’ authored by Santosh Satyampete was also relased.
Former Minister S.K. Kanta, who presented the award, recalled his long association with Satyampete and described him as an uncompromising journalist who remained steadfast despite facing harassment for his writings.
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