Statues of Ambedkar, Chennamma, Sangolli Rayanna unveiled in front of Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi

The statue of B.R. Ambedkar that was unveiled in front of Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday.
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Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday unveiled the statues of Father of Indian Constitution B.R. Ambedkar, Kittur queen Rani Chennamma and her confidante Sangolli Rayanna who fought the British in front of the West Entrance of Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi and mentioned that they are going to function an inspiration for all.

Addressing a gathering after unveiling the statues, Mr. Bommai mentioned that whereas Belagavi is the crown of Karnataka, the statues of Ambedkar, Rani Chennamma and Sangolli Rayanna would be the crown of Suvarna Soudha.

The Chief Minister mentioned: “Historically Belagavi is a prominent city. The bugle of Indian freedom struggle was first blown by Kittur queen Rani Chennamma. Her confidante Sangolli Rayanna fought for freedom and sacrificed his life.”

“During our freedom struggle, Mahatma Gandihi visited Belagavi and B.R. Ambedkar visited Chikkodi. In fact, the highest number of freedom fighters are in Belagavi district and they played a significant role in the freedom struggle,” he mentioned.

The statue of Kittur Rani Chennamma that was unveiled in front of Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday.
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P.Ok. Badiger

Mr. Bommai mentioned that the set up of the statues of the nice personalities will all the time encourage individuals. “The objective is also to see that the impact of the life, contribution and sacrifice of these great personalities is cast inside the Suvarna Soudha so that the power centre initiated works that will facilitate the establishment of a welfare state, peace and prosperity.”

Elaborating on the welfare schemes and growth tasks of the current dispensation, Mr. Bommai mentioned that through the current legislature session in Belagavi, works value ₹5,500 crore had been initiated.

The statue of Sangoli Rayanna that was unveiled in front of Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday.
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P.Ok. Badiger

“This apart, the setting up of Kittur Karnataka Development Authority and Development Board has been announced in the recent budget. The Board will facilitate the initiation of mega projects and release of special grants and also the formulation of congenial policies,” he mentioned.

Gandhi’s statue

The Chief Minister mentioned that because it has been deliberate to put in a giant statue of Mahatma Gandhi in front of the Suvarna Soudha, it can take a while, because the work is more likely to be accomplished in two-three months.

Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri termed it a golden lettered day in the historical past of Suvarna Soudha, which was constructed in Belagavi to satisfy the aspirations of the individuals of Kittur and Kalyana Karnataka area.

Mr. Kageri mentioned that the set up of the statues and portraits of freedom fighters and nice leaders is geared toward reminding the individuals concerning the sacrifices of their forefathers. The elected representatives have the essential duty of working for the welfare of the individuals, he added.

Chairman of the Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti termed the day a historic one and mentioned that the statues have been additionally geared toward informing the youthful technology concerning the sacrifices of the nice personalities and reminding them concerning the nice duty of main the nation.

Ministers C.C. Patil, Shashikala Jolle, Shankar Patil Munenakoppa and Murugesh Nirani, a number of MLAs, together with Ramesh Jarkiholi, and others have been current.