Senior Kannada litterateur and Padma Bhushan awardee SL Bhyrappa passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru at the age of 94. The celebrated author had been admitted to Rashtrotthana Hospital in RR Nagar for age-related ailments.

Confirming the news, Dr. Shyla H.N., Medical Administrator of Rashtrotthana Hospital and Research Centre, said, “The legendary Indian novelist, philosopher, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Saraswati Samman awardee SL Bhyrappa suffered cardiac arrest today and attained the lotus feet of the Almighty.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over his demise, saying the nation had lost a towering stalwart.

“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 tim

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