Mysuru: Our government will give full encouragement to art and literature. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Kannada cultural greatness has become world famous.
He spoke after inaugurating Dussehra cultural programs on the occasion of world famous Dussehra and felicitating Dr. Padmamurthy with Rajya Sangeet Vidwan award.
Kannada Nadu is a constant encouragement to music and literature. We are also continuing this legacy, he said.
There is no rainfall in the state, from which there is crop loss. Drought condition has engulfed the state. However, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured on the same occasion that the government will hold the hands of the farmers and the people of the country.
MLA from Krishnaraja Constituency TS Srivatsa presided. Energy Minister KJ George inaugurated by lighting the lamp. District In-charge Minister HC Mahadevappa, Mayor Shivakumar, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivraj Thangadagi, Chief Minister’s Political Secretary Govindaraju and Tanveer Seth were the chief guests of the program, and many MLAs were present.
Dr. Padmamurthy’s art service is extraordinary.
Dr. Padmamurthy’s artistic service is unique. An artist of international level, he has been involved in the field of music for a long time and has contributed immensely to the field. It is commendable that the government recognized him and gave him Sangeet Vidwan award on the occasion of Dussehra. The Chief Minister appreciated that even at the age of 91 he has a very clear voice.