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Mahasabha Nominates Bheemanna Khandre for Karnataka Ratna Award
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 06:31 AM
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The Karnataka Mahasabha has put forward veteran leader Bheemanna Khandre as a candidate for the state's highest civilian honour, the Karnataka Ratna.
The Karnataka Mahasabha, a prominent cultural and political organization in the state, has formally recommended Bheemanna Khandre for the Karnataka Ratna, the highest civilian award conferred by the state government. Khandre, a long‑time public servant and senior figure in regional politics, is being recognised for his contributions to social welfare and development initiatives across Karnataka.
In a statement released to the media, the Mahasabha highlighted Khandre's decades of involvement in grassroots movements, his role in advancing education and healthcare projects, and his leadership during several state‑level crises. The organization urged the state government to consider his nomination in the upcoming award cycle.
The Karnataka Ratna, instituted in 1992, is awarded to individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the state in any field. While the final decision rests with the Governor and the state cabinet, the Mahasabha's endorsement adds significant weight, given its historical influence in Karnataka's public affairs.
In a statement released to the media, the Mahasabha highlighted Khandre's decades of involvement in grassroots movements, his role in advancing education and healthcare projects, and his leadership during several state‑level crises. The organization urged the state government to consider his nomination in the upcoming award cycle.
The Karnataka Ratna, instituted in 1992, is awarded to individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the state in any field. While the final decision rests with the Governor and the state cabinet, the Mahasabha's endorsement adds significant weight, given its historical influence in Karnataka's public affairs.