Determined to build a strong future for Karnataka: CM Bommai
Bengaluru, Oct 28, 2022: Through ‘Koti Kanta Gayana’, a great respect is shown to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari. The state government is determined to build a bright future for Karnataka, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Talking to reporters after launching ‘Koti Kanta Gayana’ at Kanteerava Stadium here on Friday, he said today is a golden day for the state of Karnataka as over one crore people have sung six famous Kannada songs simultaneously for the close bond among all Kannadigas.
The meaning of these songs is that every Kannadiga must forget everything and sing for Kannada language and this has been proved by the people. Through this a new world record is created. These songs were rendered in every village and showed respect to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari. The Department of Kannada and Culture have organised this function most systematically, he added.
Bommai said the government has decided to present the ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously to Puneet Rajkumar on November 1. Noted film star, Rajanikanth has been invited as the chief guest to come and enjoy the presentation of this award for Puneet’s big achievement at small age. Jnanpith awardee, Dr Chandrashekar Kambar and family members of Dr Raj Kumar family and others will be present at the function.
The CM said the Kannada movie, Gandhadha Gudi was released this morning and this is a movie which links flora and fauna. It creates awareness on protection of nature as well as introduces the rich natural vegetation of Karnataka. Every citizen must watch this movie to know the state’s rich flora and fauna.
Former chief ministers, B.S.Yediyurappa, D.V.Sadananda Gowda, Ministers, R.Ashok, K.Sunil Kumar, MPs P.C.Mohan and Tejaswi Surya and Rajya Sabha member Jaggesh and others were present.
