Daijiworld Media Network – Beltanagady (VM)

Beltangady, Feb 19:  "Tulu language is spoken from the heart. It is one of the world’s most elite culture said Sri Eeshavittaladasa Swamiji of Kemar Saandeepani Saadana Ashram.

He addressed the gathering after inaugurating the ‘Tuluvere Habba’ held at Marigudi grounds on Monday February 18.

"Teach pure tulu language to students instead of other languages. Respect women and see that their tears do not fall on the earth. In Beltangady, girls are scared to walk on the roads during the evening and night. Sowjanya (rape victim) is like our daughter, on this occasion we should see that the case is handed over to CBI investigation".

Recognition to Tulu language in the eighth schedule

Speaking on the occasion, MP Nalin Kumar said that, "this time the Tulu language will be recognized in the eighth schedule of the constitution. In this regard, a meeting will be held in Delhi on February 24 where all MP’s of the state have assured their support".

Fr James D’Souza, parish priest of Holy Redeemer church said,"the language should be in the hearts of everyone. People to never forget the land of birth, language, people and their hometown".

MLA Vasanth Bangera presided over the function. He asked people to carry forward the Tulu culture to the next generation.

Tulu Sahitya academy president Umanath Kotian inaugurated the procession.

Chief convener K Somanath Nayak welcomed the gathering while K Ramanada Salian delivered the vote of thanks.

Keshav M, taluk panchayat president; Dr B Devdas Pai, registrar of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy; Rahim Ucchila, president of Beary Sahitya academy; CK Chandrakala, zilla panchayat member; Jayanath Kotian, taluk panchayat member, Sunder Salian,  Deviprasad, Sridar G, L Chandu, K Soma, Chandappa Gowda Pangala, Jayaprakash Bhat CH, Chandrakanath N, Vishwanath Rai, Ananthram Bangadi, Muguli Narayan Bhat among others were present.