Prime Minister condoles the passing of Noted Kannada Author and Thinker, Shri S.L. Bhyrappa

Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister condoles the passing of Noted Kannada Author and Thinker, Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Posted On: 24 SEP 2025 3:44PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of eminent Kannada Author and thinker Shri S.L. Bhyrappa, describing him as a towering stalwart who stirred the nation’s conscience and delved deep into the soul of India. The PM remarked that Shri Bhyrappa’s contributions to Indian literature, especially in Kannada, have left an indelible mark on the intellectual and cultural landscape of the nation. His fearless engagement with history, philosophy, and social issues earned him admiration across generations and geographies. In a post on X, he said: “In the passing of Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Ji, we have lost a towering stalwart who stirred our conscience and delved deep into the soul of India. A fearless and timeless thinker, he profoundly enriched Kannada literature with his thought-provoking works. His writings inspired generations to reflect, question and engage more deeply with society. His unwavering passion for our history and culture will continue to inspire minds for years to come. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti.” In the passing of Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Ji, we have lost a towering stalwart who stirred our conscience and delved deep into the soul of India. A fearless and timeless thinker, he profoundly enriched Kannada literature with his thought-provoking works. His writings inspired… pic.twitter.com/ZhXwLcCGP3 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2025 .. , . , . , . . . . .. , . , . … pic.twitter.com/yAWYGxx4GI — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2025 *** MJPS/SR (Release ID: 2170617)