Mangaluru: Vedavyas Kamath, BJP’s candidate for Mangaluru City South Constituency remembered Ullal Srinivas Mallaya, creator of New Mangaluru and visited his house and laid a flower garland to Mallya’s statue at Kadri.
Mallya played a vital role in the establishment of New Mangaluru Port, Mangaluru Airport, NITK, Mangaluru Akashvani, National Highway 17 and rail roads. He is responsible for connecting Ullal and its surrounding areas with Mangaluru.
“Mallya’s gifts cannot be forgotten. We respect such a great leader excluding party lines,” said Vedavyas Kamath.
While visiting Mallya’s house, he met Narahari Mallya (grandson of Srinivas Mallya) and his wife and wished them well. He also presented them with a Swami Vivekananda book which his grandfather used to read.