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Prof. S S Basavnal (1893-1951)

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S.S. Basavanal (1893–1951) was a prominent Indian educator and a founding life member of the KLE Society. He was born in 1893 in Haveri, Karnataka, and completed his matriculation before earning his Master of Arts (MA) degree with first-class honors from Deccan College, Pune, in 1916.

Basavanal's association with the KLE Society spanned 35 years, during which he served in various capacities, including teacher, headmaster, professor, and secretary. His contributions to the institution played a significant role in shaping its growth and reputation.

In addition to his work in education, Basavanal was an active figure in Kannada literature. He served as the chief editor for two Kannada weekly publications, Jaya Karnataka and Prabodha. In 1944, he presided over the Akhil Bharatiya Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, a prestigious literary conference.

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