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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Jun 20: The 9th Udupi District Kannada Sahitya Parishad began with much fanfare on Friday June 20 alongside its centenary celebrations. The two-day conference was inaugurated by Sri Vishwapriya Theertha Swami, Admar Mutt, Udupi, at PPC Auditorium, Udupi.
The Sammelan began with flag-hosting by Shyam Prasad Kudva while the bookstall was inaugurated by Suresh Shetty Gurme, and the art exhibition was inaugurated by Gopala C Bangera. Harikrishna Punarur, former president, KSP, released 20 books on the occasion.
A large number of people participated in the programme. The bookstalls and art gallery were filled with students and others. There are various books available at a good price.
The Swami said in his inaugural speech, “Our nation is shattered by the usage of different languages. Communication is a give-and-take method; it bridges the gap. Safeguarding Kannada language is our duty and current need also.”
Prof Ramdas, Sammelan president and writer, condemned the advertisements which create a bad impression and he said this might change the whole idea of patriotism.
He further said that being a human, one should give preference to confidence and self-esteem. Prof Ramdas further opined that parents need to encourage their children to learn Kannada language. He also condemned the mistakes made by English schools in Kannada language and strongly condemned the errors in the print media.
The ‘Geetha Nruthya’ was held by Nruthya Nikethan Dance Group while Madhavi Bhandary, principal of PPC Udupi, gave a lecture on ‘Sammelanadhyakshara Baduku—Barah’, and many other cultural programmes were also held.
Tallur Shivram Shetty welcomed the gathering while V Rangappayya Holla delivered the vote of thanks and Murali Kadekar compered the whole programme.
Neelavar Surendra Adiga, president of KSP Udupi, Ambatanaya Mudradi, Geetha Shet, and Raghupati Bhat, former MLA, were present.
Kannada Sahitya Parishad sidelines Karandlaje; BJP takes offense
Daijiworld Media Network—Udupi(DV)
Udupi, Jun 20: The district unit of the BJP expressed discontent with the fact that Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Shobha Karandlaje was not invited to the Kannada Sahitya Parisha meet, despite being in the constituency.
“At least for the sake of formality, the Kannada Sahitya Parishad and welcoming committee of 9th Sahitya Samelana should have invited MP Shobha Karandlaje to the literary meet,” said Mattar Rathnakar Hegde, Udupi district BJP unit, condemning this move of the Parishad.
He also said that MP Shobha Karandlaje is on a tour of the district but at the least, she should have been invited and given an invitation card to the meet.
“This move by representatives of welcoming committee and representative of Parishad is sad. BJP will condemn this move of the Parishad for neglecting the MP,” added Hegde.
He said that the Parishad should treat everyone equally without playing politics in its activities.