CM at Kittur
Addressing the valedictory function of the three-day Kittur Utsav in Kittur, Belagavi, Shivakumar also announced Rs 40 crore to develop a theme park showcasing Rani Chennamma’s history and legacy and promote the town as a tourist destination.
He said the allocation would be sanctioned in the next budget. Shivakumar said the state govt was committed to preserving the legacy of Rani Chennamma, whom he described as an iconic freedom fighter symbolising courage, self-respect and resistance to British rule. He said Kittur fort should be developed into a major tourist destination to help future generations understand the town’s history.
Chennamma’s struggle and sacrifices continued to inspire people across Karnataka, he added. Belagavi : Chief minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday announced that North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation would soon be renamed Kittur Rani Chennamma Road Transport Corporation.
Highlighting development work in the constituency, Shivakumar said the region had undertaken projects worth nearly Rs 1,000 crore. These included PWD projects, road and irrigation schemes, tourism initiatives, healthcare infrastructure, a 100-bed hospital and other public facilities. Shivakumar also honoured ZP CEO Rahul Shinde after a Teachers’ Day blood donation drive collected blood from more than 10,000 donors at 23 locations, earning an entry in Indian Book of Records.
He praised MLA Babasaheb Patil for pursuing development initiatives and said the govt would continue supporting projects that improve farmers’ lives and strengthen local infrastructure. Minister Rudrappa Lamani and MLAs Laxmi Hebbalkar, Ashok Pattan, Raju Sait, Vishwas Vaidya and Konreddy attended the event.