<p>Veteran Kannada writer Ko Channabasappa passed away on Saturday. He was 96.</p>.<p>Born in Alur in the Kudligi taluk of Ballari district, Channabasappa - or KoChe as he was known in the literary world - was trained as a lawyer. He was also a freedom fighter who participated in the Quit India movement. KoChe was a recipient of the Rajyotsava and Nadoja awards. He was ailing with age-related health issues, according to reports.</p>.<p>KoChe is best known for his works that include Sri Ramayana Darshanam Mahakavya Samikshe, Khajane, Raktaparna, Hindurugi Baralilla, Nyayalayada Satyakathe, Hrudaya Naivedya and Belakinadege.</p>.<p>Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, former chief minister Siddaramaiah and BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa have expressed condolences.</p>
<p>Veteran Kannada writer Ko Channabasappa passed away on Saturday. He was 96.</p>.<p>Born in Alur in the Kudligi taluk of Ballari district, Channabasappa - or KoChe as he was known in the literary world - was trained as a lawyer. He was also a freedom fighter who participated in the Quit India movement. KoChe was a recipient of the Rajyotsava and Nadoja awards. He was ailing with age-related health issues, according to reports.</p>.<p>KoChe is best known for his works that include Sri Ramayana Darshanam Mahakavya Samikshe, Khajane, Raktaparna, Hindurugi Baralilla, Nyayalayada Satyakathe, Hrudaya Naivedya and Belakinadege.</p>.<p>Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, former chief minister Siddaramaiah and BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa have expressed condolences.</p>
