New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the passing of eminent Kannada author and thinker SL Bhyrappa, describing him as a towering stalwart who stirred the nation's conscience and delved deep into the soul of India.

The popular novelist and philosopher Bhyrappa (94) died on Wednesday at a hospital in Bengaluru.

The PM remarked that 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, as per an official statement from the PM's office.

"In the passing of Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Ji, w...