Karnataka to Host Global Kannada Literary Conference in 2027 to Promote Language, Culture: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced plans for a three-day World Kannada Literary Conference in 2027 under former Chief Minister Veerappa Moily's leadership to promote Kannada language and culture.

Post Published By: Pradeep Tripathi
Updated : 11 November 2026, 7:15 PM IST

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced plans to organise a three-day World Kannada Literary Conference in 2027. The event will be organised under the leadership of former Chief Minister and senior writer M Veerappa Moily.

In a post on X, Shivakumar said the conference would bring together Kannada enthusiasts from across the world, including those living abroad, to preserve and promote the language and its cultural heritage.

Focus on Kannada Language and Global Community

Explaining the vision behind the initiative, Shivakumar said, "The aim is to organize a World Kannada Literary Conference by bringing together Kannadigas who show immense respect for Kannada, even abroad, to preserve and promote the Kannada language and culture."

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He also highlighted the lasting influence of literature on society, drawing a distinction between political power and literary contributions.

"The names we have in politics may be forgotten in the future. But the names and ideas of those who have achieved distinction in literature will endure forever. Education and literature are the world's most powerful tools," he said.

Moily's Contributions to Literature and Politics

Shivakumar praised Moily for balancing his political responsibilities with his literary pursuits. He noted that Moily began writing poetry in Class 4 and has authored more than 30 works.

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His literary work Ramayana Mahanveshanam received the Saraswati Samman. Shivakumar also said he had requested Moily to publish separately the section he wrote on Karnataka's freedom struggle, adding that the former Chief Minister had responded positively.

Moily, who has served as Karnataka Chief Minister and a Union Minister, has made significant contributions to both politics and literature, Shivakumar said.

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The Chief Minister made these remarks in Mysuru at the launch of the fourth volume of Moily's epic prose work, Vishvasanskritiya Mahayana.

Location :  New Delhi

Published :  11 November 2026, 7:14 PM IST