Bengaluru: Kannada linguist and literary critic K. V. Narayan has died. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar paid tribute on Friday, remembering Narayan’s contribution to Kannada language, literature and culture.
In its condolence message, the Chief Minister’s Office noted that Narayan received an award from the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi and the Rajyotsava Award. He also served as president of Kuvempu Bhasha Bharati.
Remembered as a teacher and mentor
Siddaramaiah recalled Narayan’s work as a professor and said his guidance extended beyond the classroom to young people interested in literature. He offered condolences to Narayan’s family.
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