Mysuru: Karnataka will host a three-day World Kannada Literature Conference in 2027 to promote the language, literature and cultural heritage on a global platform, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Wednesday.
Speaking at a function in Mysuru to release the fourth volume of Vishwasanskrutiya Mahayana, authored by former chief minister and noted writer Dr M. Veerappa Moily, Shivakumar said the conference was proposed under Moily’s leadership. A formal decision on the event would be taken in the upcoming state budget.
The conference aims to bring together Kannada literary figures and prominent Kannadigas from across the world, including those living abroad.
Highlighting the relationship between politics and literature, Shivakumar said political power could change people’s lives, while literature had the potential to transform their thinking and shape society. He observed that political positions were temporary, but literary contributions would remain relevant for generations.
Praising Moily’s literary journey, the Chief Minister said he developed an interest in poetry during his fourth standard and had authored more than 30 books alongside his political career. He also highlighted Moily’s achievement in receiving the prestigious Saraswati Samman for Ramayana Mahanveshanam.
Shivakumar suggested that Moily’s writings on Karnataka’s freedom struggle be published as a separate book and expressed hope that the veteran writer would receive further literary recognition.
He also acknowledged the contributions of former chief ministers with literary interests and appreciated the Suttur seer’s efforts to encourage writers and promote literature and culture.
