Vatal Nagaraj
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Vatal Nagaraj is a politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...

 from Karnataka. He is Ex MLA of Chamarajnagar
Chamarajnagar
Chamarajnagar is an alternate way to spell the following places in India:* Chamarajanagar, a city in the state of Karnataka* Chamarajanagar, the district thereof...

. He is synonymous with Kannada and Kannada Cheluvali. He is the president of 'Kannada Chalavali Vatal Paksha
Kannada Chalavali Vatal Paksha
Kannada Chalavali Vatal Paksha is a regional political party in Karnataka, India. KCVP has a staunch pro-Kannada position, for example in the Kaveri river water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu or against any bifurcation of the state. The party is led by Vatal Nagaraj....

'. He is known all over Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...

for the variety of protests he does against the government and also when Kannada language and culture is threatened. He celebrates his birthday on September 7 rather than his original birth date. September 7, 1962 is the date when Nagaraj came into prominence when he was kicked with shoes by the police for protesting. He is recognised by his trademark cap and glasses.

Links

  • http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/12/stories/2006091213340400.htm
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