Golden jubilee of Karnataka reorganisation celebrated

Bangalore, Nov 1 (UNI) The Golden Jubilee of the Karnataka's formation, Rajyotsava, was celebrated throughout the state with pomp and ceremony.

Reports from various districts said the national flag, besides the red and yellow flag of the state, was hoisted by District incharge ministers followed by a 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 minister reiterated the government's committment to developing the backward Hyderabad region.

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

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

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

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