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I request you not to term Akkalkot as disputed region because of any random Kannada writer's demand.Of course there is some Kannada population in border area but they have NEVER being oppressed by Maharashtra govt. nor they have demanded a merger.
Officially only Belgaum,Bidar,Bagalkot and Karwar are the only regions disputed.