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Two books on B.R. Ambedkar released in Karnataka's Shivamogga dist.

Two books on B.R. Ambedkar released in Karnataka's Shivamogga dist.

The Hindu7 hours ago

Two books on B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, were released in a function in Karnataka's Shivamogga on Saturday, June 21.
The books released were Mookanayaka and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Dinachari.
Mookanayaka is a collection of editorials written by Ambedkar for his periodical, which had the same name. Writers Renuka Nidagundi and Ramesh Aroli translated the work into Kannada. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Dinachari, a book on Ambedkar's routine life, has been translated by P. Aradimalliah Kattera. Aharnishi, a publishing house in Shivamogga, has published both the books.
Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das, retired judge of Karnataka High Court and head of the commission on internal reservation of the Scheduled Castes, released the books. Writers V.L. Narasimhamurthy and Vrinda Hegde spoke about the books.
M. Gurumurthy, State convener of the Dalit Sangharsha Samiti presided over the programme. Authors Ramesh Aroli, P. Aradimallaiah and publisher Akshata Hunchadakatte were present.

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