Mounesh Vishwakarma

Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (MS)

Bantwal, Nov 23: Renowned social activist and founder president of the Coordination Committee of Like-Minded Organizations, B M Prabhakar Daivagudde (71), passed away at his residence on Saturday night after a period of illness. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

A prominent figure in farmer and labour movements, Prabhakar played a key role in establishing the Social Justice Struggle Committee and the Coordination Committee of Like-Minded Organizations, actively participating in people-centric struggles.

He served as the founder president and honorary president of the Bantwal taluk unit of the Dakshina Kannada Tourist Car Drivers and Owners’ Association. Known for his leadership in several public movements, Prabhakar was at the forefront of protests against the Yettinahole project, toll gates, and for highway development, pushing the administration to address pressing public issues.

Prabhakar was a strong advocate for social justice and consistently raised his voice against societal issues and inequalities in contemporary systems. His relentless activism inspired numerous people-oriented struggles.

Various organizations have expressed their condolences at his passing, acknowledging the void left by his demise in the field of social activism.