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- Joined Indian National Congress during 1938.
- Was arrested during 'Dwaja Sathyagraha ' in 1938; was imprisoned about 6 months in Mysore Jail ; during 1942.
- Participated "Britishare Desha Bittu Horadi' strike and was arrested on 12th August, 1942 was in jail at Mysore, Bangalore, Srirangapatna, Kabbegatte for about 16 months.
- Participated in ' Aramane Chalo' strike at Mysore and imprisoned at Mysore and Shimoga Jails.
- Was imprisoned for 42 days at Mandya Jail on account of his participation in Sugar Factory Workers strike at Mandya.
- Was imprisoned for 5 months during emergency period.
- Was first Secretary to INTUC, State Branch ; established State Government Housing Corporation and served as member for 3 years.
- Was Member, State Labour Advisory Board, State Labour Minimum Wages Committee, Apprenticeship Council, Technical Education Board, Coffee Board, Member for 10 years.
- Was Organising Secretary of Janata Party during 1964; was Member, Dasara Exhibition Committee.
- Was served as Member of Sri Adichunchanagiri Kshetra Advisory Committee; Member, Sri Adichunchanagiri Medical College Management Committee.
- Entered Journalism during 1942 and established ' Vijaya ' news paper during 15th August, 1947 and became its Editor; was President, Mysore Patrika Sampadakara Sangha.
- President, Small and District Level papers Editors Association ; Member, Beggar Relief Committee, Mysore, Mysore Zoo; Recruitment Committee of Social Welfare Department.
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