Eminent Kannada writer, Dr. Siddalingaiah passed away in Bangalore on Friday, June 11 2021. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the departed soul.
Dr. Siddalingaiah was born on February 3, 1954 in Manchanabele, Maagadi Taaluk, Ramanagara district, Karnataka. An eminent poet, social activist and academician Dr. Siddalingaiah was one of the most prominent voices for social justice and was one of the co-founders of the Dalit Sangharsha Samithi. He was a Member of Legislative Assembly and became the chairperson of the Kannada Development Authority and Kannada Pustaka Pradhikaara. Dr. Siddalingaiah received several prestigious awards including Karnatka Rajyotsava Award, Naadoja Award and Dr B R Ambedkar award. The demise of Dr Siddalingaiah has left a huge void in Kannada literature. says Kannada Sangha Toranto, Canada in its condolence message.