Bengaluru, Sept. 11 -- In a landmark decision, the Karnataka Cabinet has resolved to recommend to the central government that the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, be conferred upon Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu. Additionally, the Cabinet has decided to posthumously confer the Karnataka Ratna award on iconic Kannada film actors Vishnuvardhan and B Saroja Devi.
Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil announced these resolutions today, emphasising the state's commitment to honoring individuals, who have made exceptional contributions to literature, arts, and culture. The recommendations are now set to be forwarded to the central government for further consideration.
Kuvempu, a towering figure in Kannada literature, is c...