Gadag activist celebrates Karnataka Rajyotsava every day

Mallikarjun Khandammanavar, a 70-year-old retired government employee, dedicates his life to promoting the Kannada language and the vachanas of 12th-century Sharanas. Inspired by the 1982 Gokak report agitation and Dr. Rajkumar, he actively campaigns for Kannada usage, even taking voluntary retirement to become a full-time activist. His unwavering commitment has earned him recognition as ‘Kannada Man’ in his region.