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- noun Plural form of
Kodava .
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Madikeri: Secretary-General of Codava National Council (CNC) N.U. Nachappa said on Sunday that his organisation would continue its peaceful struggle for the rights of Kodavas, including autonomous Kodava homeland.
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He accused certain Kodava political leaders of misleading the government on the status of Kodavas.
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Stating that the land owned by Kodavas was falling into the hands of "outsiders", Mr. Nachappa said the Constitutional guarantee under Article 371 given to north-eastern States, where there were restrictions on selling land, should be extended to the district also.
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Kodavas were a national linguistic minority and their voice had even reached the portals of the United Nations, Mr. Nachappa said.
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Whereas, the demand for an autonomous Kodava homeland by bringing together the 45 erstwhile "nads" (a nad comprises a group of villages) would give power to Kodavas and pave the way for self-rule, Mr. Nachappa said.
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Addressing CNC members, Mr. Nachappa said no individual, organisation or political party had launched a struggle for the uplift of Kodavas.
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The team behind the show took approximately three months to research on Karnataka tribes and have brought together contestants from tribes such as Bedar, Sholaga, Haki Pikki, Kodavas of Coorg, Kurubas and others.
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News Service: 'Kodavas are well known for their hospitality but off late many Kodavas have sold their lands to outsiders to settle down else where.
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Stating that Kodavas were not against the interests of Kannadigas or Karnataka, Mr. Nachappa said CNC did not oppose any politician over its demands.
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Declaring Kodavas as ethnic tribal people would also go a long way in preserving their culture and land, Mr. Nachappa said.
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