He always gave the example of Galileo whose theory in astronomy was not accepted for a long time. Like an average Indian, Balasaheb chose to retire in Gonehalli village in a small bungalow with three rooms. His mode of transportation was a bicycle. Along his bike ride, he waved to the people standing by the wayside and hollered "Jayawagali" (Success to thee). All his life, he fought against corruption. Balasaheb died on 16 August 2008 in Kumta and was cremated in Gonehalli, his village. Gallery Published books Future of Global Society- 2004 Long Long Way To Go- 1974 Dwitiya Ganarajyadatt- 1978 References 1929 births 2008 deaths Kannada people Lok Sabha members from Karnataka Banaras Hindu University alumni People from Karwar Indian National Congress politicians from Karnataka