Vidyadhar Guruji Sayanna
Vidyadhar Guruji Sayanna | |
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Member of 1962 Mysore Legislative Assembly election | |
In office 1962–1967 | |
Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council | |
In office 2 October 1988 – 1994 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 December 1914 Gurumitkal, Yadgir |
Died | 29 July 2017 | (aged 102)
Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress, Swatantra party, Janata Party and Janata Dal |
Spouse(s) | Savitadevi |
Children | 3 Sons and 1 Daughter |
Parent(s) | Sayanna (Father) |
Vidyadhar Guruji Sayanna was an Indian politician, freedom fighter, Gandhian, social reformer, educationist, literateur, spiritualist and linguist.[1][2] He was a Member of 1962 Mysore Legislative Assembly (currently Karnataka Legislative Assembly) from Gurmitkal constituency.[3][4][5] He was nominated by Janata Dal as Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, on 2 October 1988 for the Term Year - (1988 - 1994).
Earlier life[]
Vidyadhar Guruji Sayanna actively participated in "Vande Mataram" movement staged all over the country during Nizam Administration in 1938. He completed his higher studies in Hindi medium at Lahore, British India (in present-day Lahore, Pakistan) from 1938 to 1942, he actively participated in "Quit India" movement under the leadership of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan against British and arrested by the Government of Hyderabad.
He served as Secretary, Sholapur City Nirvasaths Seva Samithi, Maharashtra. During 1946, he was Secretary at Gulbarga District Congress Committee. He was member, Municipality and Taluk Board, Yadagiri.
In 1962 he Elected to Legislative Assembly from Gurumitkal Legislative Assembly Constituency. In 1964 he actively participated in various capacities the Vice President, State Level Committee of Subhash Chandra Bose. From 1980 he was President of South India Hindi Prachar Sabha. He was Secretary All India Freedom Movement Committee. Hw was also Executive President, South India Freedom Fighters Conference and Nominated as Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, on 2 October 1988 (1988 - 1994)[6]
Personal life[]
Vidyadhar Guruji Sayanna was married to Savitadevi and the couple had four children which includes three sons, and one daughter.[1]
Position held[]
- Served as Secretary, Sholapur City Nirvasaths Seva Samithi, Maharashtra.[6]
- Served as Secretary, District Congress Committee, Gulbarga District. During - 1946.[7]
- Served as Member of Yadgir Municipality and Taluk Board, Yadagir.[6]
- Served as Member of Mysore Legislative Assembly (Third Assembly 1962–1967).[3][4][5][7]
- Served as President, South India Hindi Prachar Sabha from - 1980.[1]
- Served as Secretary All India Freedom Movement Committee.[6]
- Served as Executive President, South India Freedom Fighters Conference.[6]
- Nominated as Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, on 2 October 1988. (1988 - 1994)[6]
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Election results[]
1962[]
Polling Date: 19-2-1962
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
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1962 | Gurmitkal (Vidhana Sabha constituency)
A.C.No 15 |
Vidyadhar Guruji Sayanna | Swatantra Party | 19,378 | Won |
Mallappa Lingappa Kollur | Indian National Congress | 9,469 | |||
MARGIN : 9909 (34.35% of Total Valid Votes) |
1984[]
Polling Date: 24-12-1984
Polling Station: Number: 1,127
Average Electors per Polling Station: 681
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
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1984 | Gulbarga (Lok Sabha constituency) | Veerenira Patil | Indian National Congress | 235,751 | Won |
Vidyadhar Guruji Sayanna | Janata Party | 140,261 | |||
MARGIN : 95,490 (23.80% of Total Valid Votes) |
Died[]
Vidyadhar Guruji Sayanna died in Kalaburagi at Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology Unit in Kalaburagi government hospital on 29 July 2017 (Saturday night). He was admitted to hospital following a massive heart attack on Friday. However, Mr Guruji failed to respond to treatment and died on Saturday night around 9.30 pm.[6]
Body to be donated[]
Vidyadhar Guruji Sayanna's body was shifted to the Hindi Prachar Sabha for Public viewing from Saturday night (29 July 2017) to till Sunday noon(30 July 2017). Peoples from different walks of life and Leaders of various political parties paid their last respects to Mr Guruji at the Hindi Prachar Sabha.
Guruji’s body was handed over to the Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College as per his wish and be embalmed and used for teaching medical students.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e Para, Praveen (2017-07-30). "Freedom fighter Vidyadhar Guruji dies aged 105". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ reddy, k n (2016-08-15). "At 104, freedom still lights up his eyes". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ a b c "Karnataka Election Results 1962, Karnataka Assembly Elections Results 1962". www.elections.in. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ a b "Karnataka 1962". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ a b "1962 Assembly election results for Karnataka". elections.traceall.in. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g "VidyadharGuruji". www.kla.kar.nic.in. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ a b Assembly, Mysore (India : State) Legislature Legislative (1966). Debates; Official Report (in Kannada).
- ^ "Gurmitkal 1962 Assembly MLA Election Karnataka | ENTRANCEINDIA". 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Gulbarga 1984 Loksabha MP Election Karnataka | ENTRANCEINDIA". 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "1984 India General (8th Lok Sabha) Elections Results". www.elections.in. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- 2017 deaths
- Mysore MLAs 1962–1967
- Members of the Mysore Legislature
- Janata Party politicians
- Politicians from Yadgir district
- Swatantra Party politicians
- 1914 births