M. Chidananda Murthy

M. Chidananda Murthy (1932–2020) was an eminent India figure whose career in philosophy left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, M. exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

M. Chidananda Murthy was a Kannada writer, researcher and historian. He was a well-known scholar in Karnataka specializing in the history of Kannada language and ancient Karnataka. He was also known for his campaign to conserve the monuments Hampi and to secure classical language status to Kannada Language. Murthy also articulated that uniform civil code and an anti-conversion law must be enacted by the Government in India....

The passing of M. Chidananda Murthy on 2020-01-11 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across India and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.