Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces memorial for novelist SL Bhyrappa

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced plans to construct a memorial for Kannada novelist SL Bhyrappa in Mysuru, acknowledging the writer’s significant contributions to literature and his connection to the city. Despite ideological differences, Siddaramaiah expressed admiration for Bhyrappa’s work, emphasizing that personal relationships transcend differing viewpoints. DCM DK Shivakumar noted Bhyrappa’s reputation for his directness in both his writing and speech.