CM DK Shivakumar inaugurates 110 Kannada quotation plaques at Vidhana Soudha
In a move to take Kannada beyond ceremonial celebrations and embed it in everyday governance at Vidhana Soudha, chief minister DK Shivakumar Thursday unveiled 110 Kannada quotation plaques, ensuring that visitors are greeted by the words of Kannada’s literary legends.
KDA chairperson Purushottama Bilimale said the initiative is aimed at ensuring Kannada’s voice resonates at the very heart of governance. It is a matter of joy and pride that the quotation plaques at this people’s palace will convey the importance of Kannada ideas and values,” he said. Bengaluru: Kannada’s literary legacy is getting a place of pride in Karnataka’s seat of power. “Vidhana Soudha is not merely an administrative building but a symbol of Karnataka’s self-respect, history and cultural identity. KDA is planning to extend the initiative beyond Vidhana Soudha by urging govt to install similar Kannada quotation plaques in the corridors of all district headquarters and taluk offices. A booklet compiling the quotations will be distributed to govt offices across the state.