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Deputy Chennabasappa
ಡೆಪ್ಯುಟಿ ಚೆನ್ನಬಸಪ್ಪ
The legislator and reformer of the Karnataka country
Years
1883 – 1966
Known as
Chennabasappa — the legislator and social worker
Birthplace
Karnataka
Field
Social Reformers
“The legislator's seat is a trust — and the trust is the welfare of the people.”
— The spirit of Deputy Chennabasappa
The Story
Born in 1883, Chennabasappa earned the name 'Deputy' from his office in the government service, which he left to serve the people in public life. He entered the legislature, where he served for many years, working for the welfare of the people and the progress of the region.
He was also a social reformer, working for the uplift of the villages, the spread of education, and the reform of society. His work in the legislature and in the field made him one of the respected public figures of the Karnataka country.
He died in 1966, honoured as a legislator and reformer who served the people for a lifetime. His name is remembered in the history of the public life of Karnataka.
Core Ideas
The Legislator
Decades of service in the legislature.
The Reformer
Work for the reform of society and the villages.
The Public Servant
He left office to serve the people.
The Educator
He worked for the spread of learning.
The Worker
Half a century of service to the Karnataka country.
Why it matters today
Deputy Chennabasappa is honoured as a legislator and reformer of the Karnataka country — a public figure who served the people for half a century. His name is remembered in the history of the public life of the region, and his work remains part of the foundation of its modern progress.