[Marxistindia] U R Ananthamurthy - Condolence

[news from the cpi(m)]

August 23, 2014

 

Press Statement

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:

 

U. R. Ananthamurthy

 

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) mourns the passing away of U. R. Ananthamurthy, renowned writer and social activist.  Ananthamurthy had created a style of writing with social relevance in Kannada which had a big impact on Indian literature.

 

A socialist by conviction, Ananthamurthy was a firm advocate of secular values, pluralist culture and social justice. In his death, the country has lost a public intellectual of great calibre.  

 

The Polit Bureau conveys its heartfelt condolences to his wife, daughter and son.  

 

 

 

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