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| death_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore state]], India
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=y|1895|4|12}}
| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Kingdom of Mysore]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=y|1956|5|24|1895|4|12}}
| occupation = Politician
| children =
| spouse = Kalyani
| alma_mater = [[Madras University]]
| party = [[Indian National Congress]](1947-1956)
| otherparty =
*[[Mysore Congress]] (1938-1947)
*[[Prajasamyuktha ]] {{small|(Till 1938)}}
| education = [[Bachelor of Arts]], [[Bachelor of Law]]
| profession = Lawyer, Political and Social Worker
| nationality = Indian
| residence = [[Cottonpet]], [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore state]]
| image_size =
| caption =
| office1 = [[List of chairmen of the Karnataka Legislative Council|Chairman]] of [[Mysore Legislative Council]]
| term_start1 = 17 June 1952
| term_end1 = 24 May 1956
| predecessor1 =
| successor1 = [[T. Subramanya]]
| office2 = [[K. C. Reddy ministry|Minister of Labour, Government of Mysore]]
| term2 = 1947 - 1952
| 2blankname2 = [[List of chief ministers of Mysore|Chief Minister]]
| 2namedata2 = [[K. Chengalaraya Reddy]]
| constituency2 = [[Mysore Legislative Assembly|Legislation not established]]
| office3 = [[K. C. Reddy ministry|Minister of Law, Government of Mysore]]
| term_start3 = 1947
| term_end3 = 1952
| predecessor3 =
| successor3 =
| constituency3 = [[Mysore Legislative Assembly|Legislation not established]]
| 3blankname3 = [[List of chief ministers of Mysore|Chief Minister]]
| 3namedata3 = [[K. Chengalaraya Reddy]]
| office4 = [[Member of the Legislative Council (India)|Member]] of [[Mysore Legislative Council]]
| term_start4 = 1952
| term_end4 = 24 May 1956
| predecessor4 =
| successor4 = [[H. C. Boraiah]]
| website =
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'''K. Thuppul Narasimha Iyengar Bhashyam''' (12 April 1895 - 24 May 1956) was an Indian Politician from the state of [[Mysore state|Mysore]].<ref name=":1">https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/764115/1/jpi_October_1956.pdf</ref>

== Personal life ==
Bhashyam was born 12 April 1985 to Narasimha Iyengar and his mother died within a week after his birth post delivery complications. His father was an advocate and Bhashyam was his only child. He spent his childhood and lower primary schooling in [[Madras]], which was the hometown of his mother and was interested more in Sports during schooling. His father brought him back to [[Bangalore]] for Higher Primary education and later joined [[Central College, Bangalore|Central College]], which was still affiliated to [[Madras University]] ([[Mysore University]] was yet to be started) to pursue [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]]. Later he studied [[Bachelor of Laws|BL]] at [[Madras Law College]] and returned back to [[Bangalore]] in 1919 and started practicing Law. He became an Advocate at [[Mysore High Court]] thereafter under mentorship of senior Lawyers [[Mokshagundam Ramachandrarao]] and [[Somashekar (Advocate)|Somashekar]]. [[P. V. Rangaswamy Iyengar]] ([[Perangutur Vankipuram Rangaswamy Iyengar]]) was then Salt Commissioner, was popular among common men since he was responding in addressing their problems. He was fond of oratory skills of Bhashyam and later became Father In Law of Bhashyam where his only daughter Kalyani was married to Bhashyam since both the families were from same community.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jun 23|first=B. V. Shiva Shankar / TNN /|last2=2017|last3=Ist|first3=06:41|title=‘Jayalalithaa’s influence is only stronger after her death’ {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/jayalalithaas-influence-is-only-stronger-after-her-death/articleshow/59276414.cms|access-date=2021-12-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He was from the same lineage of popular figures like [[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]] (Former [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]]) and famous lawyer LS Raju who made significant contribution in the history of [[Mysore State]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jun 23|first=B. V. Shiva Shankar / TNN /|last2=2017|last3=Ist|first3=06:41|title=‘Jayalalithaa’s influence is only stronger after her death’ {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/jayalalithaas-influence-is-only-stronger-after-her-death/articleshow/59276414.cms|access-date=2021-12-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" />

== Involvement in Independence struggle ==
Bhashyam was involved in [[Indian independence movement]] when he was a barrister at [[Mysore High Court]] and was well recognized in White formals with white Cap and wearing white shawl on the shoulder. He participated in Hunger strike in 1921 and became a member of [[Indian National Congress]] in 1922. He was a member of [[Mysore Legislative Council|Mysore Representative Assembly]] from 1926 to 1939 and was a popular figure among Mysore Congress members. He wrote the book ''Hindu Kanooninalli Mahileyaru'' (Role of women in Hindu Law) in 1928 and was recognized as a leader who highlights the problems faced by women at that time. He established Cotton weavers association in 1929 to highlight the problems of such laborers. He was also the President of Youth Congregation at [[Majestic, Bangalore|Majestic Theatre]] in [[Bangalore]].<ref name=":0" />

== Political life ==
Bhashyam became a [[Councillor]] of [[Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike|Bangalore Town Municipal Council]] in 1930 and established a Gym for freedom fighters to maintain their fitness and was arrested for 3 months. The reason being he was accused of mobilizing freedom fighters. He was a member of [[Mysore Legislative Council]] from 1934 to 1938. He united two Political parties ''Prajapaksha'' and ''Prajamitra'' and floated merged party ''Prajasamyuktha'' and was arrested accusing [[Anti-king]] activities, later released unconditionally. ''Prajasamyuktha'' was merged with Mysore Congress and grabbed more than sixty thousand people became members across the [[Kingdom of Mysore]] in 1938. He was instrumental in stitching ties between [[Kingdom of Mysore]] and freedom fighters post [[Vidurashwatha]] massacre. He was stopped from giving speech at [[Shivapura]] near [[Maddur, Mandya|Maddur]] during Shivapura movement in 1938. His membership to the Bar council was terminated in 1940 and he could not continue practicing Law thereafter. He was the President of Mysore Congress during 1940-41. He became president of Binny Mill Employees Association in 1941. He was also arrested during [[Quit India Movement]] in 1942. He became the President of Labourers association in 1944. He gave a popular speech in Kochi people association in [[Irinjalakuda]], [[Kingdom of Cochin]] on 28 October 1945. On 15 August 1947 when the nation was celebrating, the [[Diwan of Mysore]], who happens to be the Minister in the [[Maharaja of Mysore|Maharaja's]] court, [[Arcot Ramasamy Mudaliar]], accompanied by [[Thambu Chetty]] had suggested [[Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar]], the [[Maharaja of Mysore]] to delay the [[Instrument of Accession]] to join the new [[dominion]] of [[Dominion of India|India]]. This created anger among people, who were for the [[Kingdom of Mysore]] joining the Dominion of India. Like minded people lead by the figureheads like [[K. Chengalaraya Reddy]], [[Kengal Hanumanthaiah]], [[V. Venkatappa]], Subrahmanyam along with Bhashyam and others initiated a movement by name ''Mysore Chalo'' and marched to protest against the decision taken by the [[Mysuru Palace]]. ''Mysore Chalo'' movement is still remembered and observed on October 24 every year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ch|first=R. raja|last2=says|first2=R. A.|date=2019-08-13|title=73rd Independence Day: Recollections - Tracing Mysore’s Footprints of Freedom Struggle|url=https://starofmysore.com/73rd-independence-day-recollections-tracing-mysores-footprints-of-freedom-struggle/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> Post [[Indian independence movement|Independence]], he became Law and Labor minister in [[K. C. Reddy ministry]] of [[Mysore State]] and was instrumental in addressing problems faced by Labourers. It was during this term, the Labourers were allowed to take Weekly Off. He participated in International congregation for welfare of Labourers (1948 in [[San Francisco]], [[California]] and 1949 in [[Geneva]], [[Switzerland]]). [[Yuvaraja]] [[Sri]] [[Sir]] Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wodeyar laid stone for Sahakara Bhavan in [[Mysore]] on 22 March 1933 and Bhashyam named it after the Yuvaraja when he was [[K. C. Reddy ministry|The Law and Labour Minister]] of [[Mysore State]] on 7 October 1951)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-12|title=Narasimharaja Wadiyar: Remembering trailblazer of cooperative movement|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/595981/narasimharaja-wadiyar-remembering-trailblazer-cooperative.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> He became the member of [[Mysore Legislative Council]] in 1952 and also the [[List of chairmen of the Karnataka Legislative Council|Chairman of the same house]] very soon.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jan 29|first=B. V. Shiva Shankar / TNN /|last2=2018|last3=Ist|first3=07:02|title=Why Bengaluru politicos fail to reach CM’s gaddi {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/why-bengaluru-politicos-fail-to-reach-cms-gaddi/articleshow/62688234.cms|access-date=2021-12-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> His rulings as a Chairman is marked as a reference since he maintain the neutrality between ruling and opposition, to act as a constructive link between the systems, which was a much needed quality for a Patriarch of the [[Mysore Legislative Council|House]].<ref name=":0">http://www.kla.kar.nic.in/assembly/elib/pdf/eresources/K%20T%20Bhashyam.pdf</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kla.kar.nic.in/council/prevchairmen.htm|access-date=2021-12-24|website=kla.kar.nic.in|title=Previous chairmen of Karnataka Legislative Council}}</ref> Following the [[Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi]], Saganappa and many youths who had joined [[Indian independence movement]] participated in the freedom movement and followed by Gandhi's principles built a Temple in honor of Gandhiji located opposite to Anjaneyaswamy Temple at Nidaghatta in Kadur Taluk, [[Chikmagalur district]]. It was inaugurated by the Bhashyam on February 22, 1948, who was [[K. C. Reddy ministry|Then Law and Labour Minister]] of [[Mysore State]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oct 2|first=Lakshmikantha BK / TNN /|last2=2015|last3=Ist|first3=07:16|title=His temple falls into ruin {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/his-temple-falls-into-ruin/articleshow/49190413.cms|access-date=2021-12-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=A temple for Gandhiji|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2010/aug/15/a-temple-for-gandhiji-178341.html|access-date=2021-12-27|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He also inaugurated Lakshmi Theatre in [[Mysore]] when he was a minister.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=News|date=2021-06-13|title=Virus hits yet another screen in Mysuru! Future of Lakshmi theatre shows bleak|url=https://www.mysoorunews.com/virus-hits-yet-another-screen-in-mysuru-future-of-lakshmi-theatre-shows-bleak/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Welcome to Mysooru News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ex- Members|url=http://www.kla.kar.nic.in/council/members/EXMEMBERS/Exmembers2.htm|access-date=2021-12-27|website=www.kla.kar.nic.in}}</ref>

== Death ==
On 24 May 1956, he suffered a massive Heart attack soon after he entered his house, returning from a function and died on spot. His mortal remains was seen by huge crowd. He was cremated with full state honor following a procession across [[Bangalore|Bangalore city]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

==Places in honor==
* Bhashyam Circle, [[Sadashivanagar]], [[Bangalore]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru’s labour rights started with textiles|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/may/02/bengalurus-labour-rights-started-with-textiles-1599923.html|access-date=2022-01-04|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Mujumdar|first=Neha|date=2012-11-07|title=Once a land of horses and hillocks|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/once-a-land-of-horses-and-hillocks/article4073507.ece|access-date=2022-01-04|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
*Bhashyam Circle, [[Rajajinagar]], [[Bangalore]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dec 3|first=Atul ChaturvediAtul Chaturvedi / Updated:|last2=2014|last3=Ist|first3=04:00|title=‘Cannot have two roads named after same person’|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/civic/kannada-comedian-t-r-narasimharaju-corporator-s-keshava-murthymayor-b-s-satyanarayana-bbmp-commissioner/articleshow/45353209.cms|access-date=2022-01-04|website=Bangalore Mirror|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-08-19|title=Govt formulates road, area naming rules|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/20580/govt-formulates-road-area-naming.html|access-date=2022-01-04|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>
*Bhashyam Park, opposite to [[Mantri Square]], [[Sampige Road metro station|Sampige Road]], [[Malleshwaram, Bengaluru|Malleshwaram]] / [[Seshadripura|Seshadripuram]], [[Bangalore]]<ref>https://planning.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/NITI%20Aayog/Bangalore.pdf</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://kla.kar.nic.in/council/council.htm Karnataka Legislative Council]

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