Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (RD)
 
Udupi, May 7: “Just as Lord Ramachandra was fully devoted to his wife only; the late minister Dr V S Acharya was fully devoted to his political party.  Despite him being actively involved in politics, he never compromised on his principles,” said Swami Vishwavallabhateerta of Sodhe Mutt.
 
He was speaking at the release of the ‘Dr V S Acharya Memorial Book’ published jointly by Tumkur University media department and Dr V S Acharya Abhimani Balaga, during a function held at Sri Krishna Mutt Rajangan on Sunday May 6.

Swami Vishwavallabhateerta, in reminiscing about Dr Acharya’s support when Sri Krishna Mutt was involved in a controversy, said that Dr Acharya had close relations with the affairs of the Ashta Mutts.
 
“Dr Acharya, who enjoyed dignity, is the role model for the new generation.  He was the rare politician who was dignified till his last, despite his long career in politics. He had left his legacy in each department that he represented.  He was one among the rare politicians in the state,” added Swami Vishwavallabhateerta.
 
Tumkur University chancellor Professor D Shivalingayya, media department director Dr Nityanand B Shetty, Manipal Univesity chancellor Dr G K Prabhu, and Shanta V Acharya were present on the occasion.