Mallikarjun Kharge Pays Tribute to Educational Visionary Dr. Sharanabasappa Appa

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge paid a visit on Saturday to Dasoha House to offer his condolences to the family of the late Dr. Sharanabasappa Appa, the esteemed 8th Peetadhipathi of the Sharanabasaveshwara Sansthan in Kalaburagi. Dr. Appa passed away on August 14 at the age of 90.

Addressing the media, Kharge acknowledged Dr. Sharanabasappa Appa's significant contributions to the field of education in Karnataka. He praised Dr. Appa for establishing multiple educational institutions, including those focused on engineering and women's colleges, which have greatly benefited students and underserved communities. Kharge and his wife met with the grieving family to extend their sympathies.

Born on November 14, 1935, Dr. Sharanabasappa Appa was the son of Poojya Sri Doddappa Appaji, the 7th Peethadhipati, and Matoshree Godutai. Known for his passion for literature and spirituality, he was elected President of the Akhil Bharat Veerashaiva Sammelan in Belagavi and was recognized as a prolific poet and an ardent supporter of literary artists. Dr. Appa's scholarly works on Veerashaiva philosophy marked his student years. His son, Chiranjeevi Doddappa Appa, is now the 9th Peethadhipati of Sharanabasaveshwar Samsthan in Kalaburagi.