Golden jubilee of K'taka reorganisation celebrated

Bangalore, Nov 1: The golden jubilee of the Karnataka's formation, Rajyotsava, was celebrated throughout the state with pomp and gaiety.

Reports from various districts said that the national flag besides the red and yellow flag of the state was hoisted by District incharge Ministers followed by colourful parade depicting the progress the state had made in various fields.

In Gulbarga Agriculture and Marketing Minister Sharanabasappa Darshanapur and Animal Husbandary Minister Revu Nayak and other prominent personalities participated. Addressing the gathering, the miniter reiterated the government's committment to develop the backward Hyderabad region.

He assured that the government would release funds as per the recommandations of Nanjundappa committee.

The minister highlighted the coalition government's achievements and promised to complete Gulbarga-Bidar railway track, setting up of I-T park and textile industry in the region.

Over 25 activists of Hyderabad Karnataka Horata Samithi were arrested by the police when they tried to demonstrate with black flags in front of dias, protesting against the government's step motherly attitude towards the region.

A report frfom Udupi said Medical Education Minister, Dr V S Acharya participated in the celebrations and sought Kannada to be made a classical language by the Centre. The Union Government should take all steps to ensure that the announcement was made during the Golden Jubilee year of the State formation, he added. Referring to the mounting tension in border areas of the state, he urged the Centre to ensure implementation of the Mahajan Commission recommendations in toto.

On terrorist activities he said the government was fully prepared to curb all terrorist activities in the state.

On the occasion he also felicitated 40 eminent personalities of Udipi district for their contribution to the state.

UNI