In a ceremony held at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Anand Teltumbde, civil rights activist and scholar, was bestowed with the Basava Rashtriya Puraskara by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Reflecting on the significance of the honour, Mr. Teltumbde said: “A Kannadiga friend remarked that Karnataka would be the first to honour me before my home State. I said that Maharashtra has indeed bestowed the greatest honour by sending me to jail. I am deeply grateful to the Karnataka government for this prestigious recognition.”
Emphasising the collective effort behind his achievements, Mr. Teltumbde remarked: “This award is not merely mine, it symbolises the valour of countless faceless activists striving to enhance the human experience.”
