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- Jagannatha Rao Joshi

- Karnataka Kesari Jagannatha Rao Joshi was born in 1920.
- His parents were Anantha Dhondo Deekshita Joshi and Kamalabai.
- Joined R.S.S. during his student life.
- He was a B.A. (honors in English) graduate.
- He has dedicated his life towards the country before and also after independence.
- Bhalachandra Ghanekar

- Born in 1910 in Mishrikoti village of Dharwad.
- Father Venkataraya and mother Lakshmibai.
- He actively participated in the Non-cooperation movement in the pre-independence era.
- He was an author and a book publisher as well. He has received many honors.
- Vinayakarao Joshi

- Born in 1861 in Dhundashi.
- Father Babashi Joshi.
- Joined the Indian Congress and was involved in the non-cooperation movement of 1921.
- Despite various problems, he was a true patriot.
- Arbi Neelakantha Phatak

- Born in 1919 in Durga village of Karkala taluk, Udupi district.
- Parents: Arbi Ramashastri Phatak and Gangabai.
- Joined the Freedom movement in his teens.
- The Indian government recognized and honored his service in the independence movement.
- Narayana Krishnaji Marathe

- Born in 1896 in Gokarna.
- When young, he joined the freedom movement along with his like-minded friends in Shirsi.
- Involved in the Swadeshi movement, khadi promotion, speeches, writings and meetings, and street plays related to freedom and patriotism.
- Hosahitlu Somanatha Gokhale

- Born to Anantha Bhat Gokhale and Parvathi Bai in 1919 in Miyar village of Karkala.
- Swarajya movement and Independence movement participation.
- He bravely faced imprisonment and other struggles, and he is remembered as a great freedom fighter.
- Mrityunjayarao Bapat

- Born to Lakshmanarao Bapat and Radhabai of Sagara Taluk of Shivamogga in 1910.
- He graduated and practiced law.
- He had participated actively in the Independence movement.
- Lakshmana Harihara Joshi

- He hails from Mala village of Karkala Taluk.
- Born to Heranje Harihara Joshi and Kanchana.
- He was an active worker of the Hindu Mahasabha from 1952 to 1962.
- He has also suffered a lathi charge in the struggle.
- A freedom fighter, he was given a district-level award in 1989.
- Narayana Krishna Kelkar

- Born in 1904 in Holehonnur.
- A staunch Gandhian and a Congress activist.
- He was elected to the Shivamogga Municipality during the 1940s and rendered a selfless service.
Information: Karnataka Chitpavana Vruttanta Book
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