Kannada Rajyotsava | Mysore State Renamed Karnataka
1 year, 2 months ago

Kannada Rajyotsava | Mysore State Renamed Karnataka

The Hindu  

The age-old name Mysore slided back into history when the State was rechristened ‘Karnataka’ to-day. To the deafening cheers of the packed gathering at the Kanteerava Stadium, here, the Chief Minister, Mr. D. Devaraj Urs unveiled a granite commemoration tablet inscribing the new name and a map of the State, proclaiming the historic occasion. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Devaraj Urs said the occasion was the fulfilment of the long-cherished aspirations of the Kannada speaking people. The Kannada Chaluvaligar leader, Mr. Vatal Nagaraj celebrated the day by crowning the Chief Minister, Mr. Devaraj Urs, at the Vidhana Soudha by placing a filigreed Mysore turban on his head.

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The Hindu  

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