New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the demise of noted Kannada litterateur and philosopher SL Bhyrappa, describing him as a "towering stalwart who stirred the nation's conscience and delved deep into the soul of India."In a message posted on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said Bhyrappa's works profoundly enriched Indian literature, particularly in Kannada, and reflected a fearless engagement with history, philosophy, and social issues.

"In the passing of SL Bhyrappa Ji, we have lost a towering stalwart who stirred our conscience and delved deep into the soul of India. A fearless and timeless thinker, he profoundly enriched Kannada literature with his thought-provoking works. His writings inspire...