Tue Dec 31 22:26:43 UTC 2024: ## Karnataka Chief Minister Mourns Death of Dalit Activist
**Bengaluru, January 1, 2025** – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his grief over the passing of prominent Dalit activist Laxminarayana Nagawara. In a condolence message, Mr. Siddaramaiah described Nagawara as a powerful voice for the oppressed, highlighting his tireless work securing justice for the Dalit community. The Chief Minister remembered Nagawara’s significant contribution to strengthening the Dalit Sangharsha Samiti in the state and noted their nearly three-decade-long friendship.