 The Gokak agitation seeking supremacy for Kannada in the administration and education of Karnataka as well as the police firing on farmers at Nargund and Navalgund were the low points during his tenure as Chief minister.While he was acknowledged as an efficient administrator, he was more well known for his flamboyance, boldness and outspokenness.Gundu Rao was also elected as a Member of Parliament from Bangalore South Constituency from 1989 to 1991.