Noted Kannada poet Dr Chandrashekhar Patil passes away

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Category : Obituaries Published on: January 12 2022

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Noted Kannada poet, playwright, and former President of Kannada Sahitya Parishat Dr. Chandrashekhar Patil have passed away at the age of 83.
Patil was also known as 'Champa'.
Champa hailed from village Hattimuttur in Haveri.
He had played a vital role in pro-Kannada protests, including the famous Gokak protest in the 1980s where a successful fight was put in getting first language status for Kannada.