Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (NJC)

Mangaluru, Oct 15: Additional deputy commissioner K Raju has directed officials to make elaborate preparations for celebrating Kannada Rajyotsava on November 1 in a grand manner, highlighting the rich heritage, language, culture and achievements of Karnataka.

Chairing a preliminary meeting held at the deputy commissioner's office in Dakshina Kannada on Thursday, October 15, K Raju said that the district-level Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations would be held at Nehru Maidan in Mangaluru at 9 am on November 1.

District minister in-charge U T Khader will hoist the national flag and deliver the Kannada Rajyotsava message during the programme. The celebrations will include a ceremonial march-past, cultural programmes and an awards presentation ceremony.

Emphasising the significance of Kannada Rajyotsava, K Raju said that the celebrations should reflect the richness of Kannada language, Karnataka's cultural heritage and the state's glorious history. He instructed officials to organise programmes that showcase the state's achievements, traditions and cultural diversity.

As part of the celebrations, a grand cultural procession will be taken out from Dr B R Ambedkar Circle to Nehru Maidan on the morning of November 1. The procession will feature colourful tableaux depicting Karnataka's achievements, traditional arts, eminent personalities, brave warriors and freedom fighters.

Various cultural performances will also be organised to highlight the state's diverse artistic traditions and cultural richness. He stressed the need to ensure that the procession and other programmes effectively portray the pride and glory of Karnataka and its people.

K Raju called upon the departments concerned to coordinate their efforts and make the celebrations meaningful and memorable.

Deputy commissioner of police Umesh and officials from various government departments were present at the meeting.