<p>In the history of Karnataka, there was a point when Kannada the language based on which the state was re-organised was losing its sheen in the educational sphere. But the one movement, the Gokak movement changed it all. today we are joined by a literary and cultural critic based in Shivamogga Rajendra Chenni, who will tell us about this turning point in the state's history.</p>.<p>Ahmed Shariff: Hi sir and welcome to DH Radio.</p>.<p>Rajendra Chenni: Hello.</p>.<p>Ahmed: Let's rewind the time to go back to the 1980s. The state was peaceful and there was a sudden upheaval of the Gokak agitation. Can you shed some light on that?</p>.<p>Rajendra Chenni: One cannot say that it's kind of a sudden phenomenon in Karnataka. We have to understand the background and the hinterland associated with the language policy in Karnataka...</p>.<p>To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast.</p>.<p>This is part of a series by Deccan Herald where distinguished voices discuss the inspiring ideas that shaped the history of the state in the last six decades.</p>.<p>See you next week with another moment that has defined Karnataka.</p>
<p>In the history of Karnataka, there was a point when Kannada the language based on which the state was re-organised was losing its sheen in the educational sphere. But the one movement, the Gokak movement changed it all. today we are joined by a literary and cultural critic based in Shivamogga Rajendra Chenni, who will tell us about this turning point in the state's history.</p>.<p>Ahmed Shariff: Hi sir and welcome to DH Radio.</p>.<p>Rajendra Chenni: Hello.</p>.<p>Ahmed: Let's rewind the time to go back to the 1980s. The state was peaceful and there was a sudden upheaval of the Gokak agitation. Can you shed some light on that?</p>.<p>Rajendra Chenni: One cannot say that it's kind of a sudden phenomenon in Karnataka. We have to understand the background and the hinterland associated with the language policy in Karnataka...</p>.<p>To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast.</p>.<p>This is part of a series by Deccan Herald where distinguished voices discuss the inspiring ideas that shaped the history of the state in the last six decades.</p>.<p>See you next week with another moment that has defined Karnataka.</p>