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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Nov 1: The formation of Karnataka state, or Kannada Rajyotsava was celebrated with a splendid ceremony by the district administration at Nehru Maidan here on Friday, November 1.
District in-charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary hoisted the flag and delivered Rajyotsava speech. He also received the guard of honour from the civil police, NCC Air, Naval and Army wings, fire service, KSRP, traffic police, police band and others who participated in the march past.
A procession was also taken out earlier. The procession reverberated with a festive mood as a number of vibrant tableaux depicted richness of Kannada language and culture of the land.
MLC Ivan D’Souza, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLA Y Bharath Shetty, police commissioner Dr P S Harsha, deputy commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh and others were present.
Kannada Rajyotsava celebrated at Udupi
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (PH)
Udupi, Nov 1: Kannada Rajyotsava was celebrated at Ajjarkadu district stadium, Udupi on November 1 in the presence of Basavaraja Bommai, home minister of Karnataka and district in-charge minister of Udupi and Rahupati Bhat, MLA of Udupi.
Minister Basavaraja Bommai, hoisted the flag. Adressing the gathering, Bommai said that he feels honoured to be the part of Kannada Rajyotsava celebration at Udupi. “Immadi Pulakeshi, Kadambas and Chalukyas have ruled our state and the tradition has begun since then. Even during the time of Independence, Rani Abbakka, Sangolli Rayanna and Chennama have fought against the British and upheld the dignity of our land,” said Bommai.
Bommai further said, “The Karnataka Government led by B S Yediyurappa is trying to reach the farmers and help them. It is trying to extend its hands for the farmers whenever they are in need.”
Bommai concluded his speech stating that it is the responsibility of this generation to sustain and grow the culture which is inherited from the past. Bommai congratulated the Rajyotsava awardees for their achievements. 30 people, who had done commendable achievements in their respective fields, were honoured with Rajyotsava award on the occasion.
Prior to the programme at Ajjarkadu stadium, a pooja was rendered to lord Bhuvaneshwari by Raghupati Bhat, MLA of Udupi and soon after that a procession was taken from Board high school Udupi to Ajjarkadu stadium, where students displayed the culture of Karnataka through various forms of dances and costumes. People witnessed songs related to Kannada and Karnataka throughout the procession.
G Jagadeesha, district commissionerof Udupi, Raghupati Bhat, MLA of Udupi, V SunilKumar, MLA of Karkala, Dinakar Babu, District Panchayat president, Neetha Gururaj Poojary, Taluk panchayat president, Nisha James, SP, Preeti Gehlot, CEO of Udupi zilla panchayat, Mattaru Ratnakar Hegde, district BJP president, students from various colleges and many dignitaries were present.