Mangaluru : The 71st Kannada Rajyotsava was celebrated with great patriotic fervor at Nehru Maidan in Mangaluru on Sunday, organized under the auspices of the Dakshina Kannada district administration, where District In-Charge Minister U.T. Khader unfurled the national flag and received the guard of honor.
Addressing the gathering after accepting the salute, Minister Khader noted that due to irregular monsoon patterns, there are strong indications of an acute drinking water scarcity and severe heat conditions as early as January, urging everyone to be fully prepared to tackle the adverse effects of climate change.
Extending his congratulations to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for officially declaring Tulu as the state’s second administrative language, Khader stated that this progressive decision is a proud recognition bestowed upon the entire Tulu Nadu region.
Emphasizing that Karnataka is a peaceful garden comprising all communities living with harmony, culture, and love, he stressed that Kannada must be accorded an esteemed and respectful place in every household, educational institution, and administrative setup, as well as in the realm of technology.
Stating that true pride in Kannada does not mean alienating other languages, he highlighted that linguistic affection should never stem from a narrow mindset; rather, to help our language flourish, we must learn and respect multiple languages while advancing technology through Kannada, encouraging the youth to learn any language globally without ever forgetting Kannada.
Providing updates on welfare and development initiatives, the Minister assured that new BPL ration cards will be swiftly distributed to all eligible applicants, announced a Rs 166 crore project to lay underground power cables in the city, and confirmed that the Ullal Taluk Hospital will soon commence operations at its Mudipu center.
The grand ceremony witnessed the esteemed presence of Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta, MLAs D. Vedavyas Kamath, Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V., Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Vinayak Karbhari, City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, Superintendent of Police Dr. K. Arun, and Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner Rahul Ratan Pandey.
Recognizing exceptional contributions across various fields, a total of 54 organizations and 120 individuals were felicitated and honored for their remarkable achievements during the celebrations.
Furthermore, excellence in the ceremonial march past was recognized, with the Guide team of Urva Ashoknagar SBM School and the Road Safety boys’ team of St. Teresa School being awarded and appreciated for their stellar performances.
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