From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Aug 8: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai eulogised India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and described him as the architect of modern India.
The Chief Minister lauded the contribution of Nehru in the country’s progress after paying homage to independent India’s first Prime Minister on the occasion of reinstallation of Nehru’s statue in front of Vidhana Soudha, which had to be shifted on account of Metro underground rail work.
Bommai said Nehru was a close associate of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters, who played a prominent role in building modern India and laid the foundation for the industrialisation of the country after gaining freedom from the British.
The reinstallation of Nehru’s statue in front of Vidhana Soudha and High Court has enhanced the Vidhana Soudha’s beauty and elegance, the Chief Minister said.’
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr K Sudhakar, who is also the Medical Education Minister, and other officials were present.