Sir Mirza Ismail Birth Anniversary Celebrated at SDM Polytechnic

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Posted on October 25, 2026

Sir Mirza Ismail Birth Anniversary Celebrated at SDM Polytechnic

Ujire : The birth anniversary of Sir Mirza Ismail, the former Dewan of the Mysore Kingdom, was commemorated in a meaningful event organized by the Kannada Sahitya Parishat at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) Polytechnic in Ujire. inaugurating the programme, Principal Santhosh stressed the critical need for modern students to understand history beyond mobile screens, noting that learning about historical stalwarts inspires intellectual growth and social responsibility.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Bhojamma K.N., Dean of Arts and Head of the Kannada Department at SDM College, highlighted Sir Mirza Ismail’s visionary administration. She recalled his monumental contributions to the industrial growth, infrastructural expansion, and aesthetic enhancement of Mysore, emphasizing how his developmental blueprint transformed the state into a modern model region.

Belthangady Taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishat President D. Yadupathi Gowda remarked that remembering historical icons goes beyond celebrating the past; it serves as a bridge to transmit their values and accomplishments to future generations. Presiding over the function, Dakshina Kannada District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Dr. M.P. Srinath encouraged students to draw motivation from great leaders, acknowledging the lasting legacy of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and the Wodeyars of Mysore alongside Sir Mirza Ismail.

The event, attended by Office Manager Chandranath Jain, faculty members, and students, aimed to instill a deep appreciation for regional history and Kannada literature. Srimathi Namitha Shetty welcomed the gathering, Lecturer Nikhith introduced the guest speaker, and Sampath Kumar efficiently compered the proceedings and extended the vote of thanks.