<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has expressed grief over the passing away of eminent Kannada poet, Channaveera Kanavi. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, known for his linguistic mastery, his poems covered a wide range of themes.<br />''<br />''The Vice President said that the death of Channaveera Kanavi is a huge loss to Kannada literature. He also expressed condolences to the bereaved family members.</span><br />