Karnataka's oldest freedom fighter H Nagabhushan Rao passes away.
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Bengaluru: Born on June 20, 1921, in Thirthahalli, Shivamogga district, H Nagabhushan Rao was inspired by the freedom movement while still in high school. Influenced by the ideologies of Mahatma Gandhi, he participated in the non-cooperation and the Quit India movements, alongside stalwart freedom fighters like Shanthaveri Gopala Gowda, Kadidal Manjappa, Doreswamy Iyengar, Goruru Ramaswamy Iyengar and EN Kittappa Gowda.
Rao played a key role in the non-cooperation movement by taking away post boxes and cutting the British communication cables.
An employee of Hindustan Aeronautical Co Ltd, he was dismissed from the job over his involvement in the freedom struggle. He was also jailed during the freedom struggle.
Rao was honoured with a copper plaque and awards from the central and state governments.
In 2023, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot honoured Rao as part of the 77th Independence Day celebrations and the anniversary of the Quit India Movement.
The mortal remains have been kept at his residence, Parishrama, between 6th and 8th Main, Malleswaram 15th Cross, until 5 pm on Wednesday, his family said.