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Renowned Kannada writer and social activist Devanura Mahadeva was honoured with the prestigious Vaikom Award for social justice by the Tamil Nadu government. The Vaikom Award was instituted in by the TN government to honour individuals or organisations across India embodying the values of equality and justice. Born in in Devanuru, Karnataka, Mahadeva has been a steadfast advocate of social justice and empowerment.

His literary works, though not copious in volume, have had a monumental impact, earning him accolades like the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri. Odalaala and Kusumabale , for example, delve into the lived experiences of Dalit communities.

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In , he returned the Padma Shri and Sahitya Akademi Award in protest against rising intolerance in India, after a Muslim labourer was lynched for allegedly consuming beef. As a founding member of the Dalit Sangharsha Samiti DSS , he has championed land rights, education, and participatory democracy for marginalised groups. The book, freely available for reprinting, has been published in multiple languages, with over 3 lakh copies sold across India.

Kannada writer Devanura Mahadeva honoured with Vaikom Award for social justice. Devanura Mahadeva. Written by: TNM Staff. Published on: 12 Dec , pm. The award includes Rs 5 lakh in cash, a medal, and a certificate of appreciation. Related Stories. No stories found. The News Minute.