Tue Apr 01 17:36:20 UTC 2025: ## Karnataka Deputy CM Urges Bharat Ratna for Late Seer Shivakumara Swami

**Bengaluru, April 1, 2025** – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to recommend the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, for the late Shivakumara Swami of the Siddaganga Mutt. The appeal was made during the seer’s 118th birth anniversary celebrations in Tumakuru on Tuesday.

Shivakumar highlighted the seer’s significant contribution to society, providing food, education, and shelter to hundreds of thousands of people. He emphasized the widespread support for this recognition, stating it was an appeal from both the people and the government of Karnataka. The Deputy Chief Minister urged the Defence Minister to bring the matter to the attention of the Prime Minister.

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