Writers, activist announce support to Janagere Venkataramaiah for president of Kannada Sahitya Parishat
Writers and activists have publicly endorsed Janagere Venkataramaiah for the presidency of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat. Supporters argue the institution needs to return to its roots as a socio-linguistic movement rather than being controlled by retired officials.
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The leadership of cultural institutions often reflects broader tensions between political influence and grassroots activism in regional language advocacy.
Writers, activist announce support to Janagere Venkataramaiah for president of Kannada Sahitya Parishat left Writers and activists held a meeting at Sigandur on recent developments in Kannada Sahitya Parishat, at Sigandur in Sagara taluk of Shivamogga on Sunday. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/i2ba9d/article71623428.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9911_25_10_2026_17_17_54_1_SAHITYA_PARISHAT.JPEG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Shivamogga Karnataka 25-10-2026 Writers and activists held a meeting at Sigandur on recent developments in Kannada Sahitya Parishat, at Sigandur in Sagara taluk of Shivamogga on Sunday. Photo by special arrangement Shivamogga A meeting of writers and artists held on the premises of the Chowdeshwari temple at Sigandur in Sagara taluk on Sunday resolved to support activist and journalist Janagere Venkataramaiah for the post of president of the Kannada Sahitya Parishad. Many members of the parishad, including those who have worked as office-bearers, took part in the meeting.
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