Haveri (Shiggaon), Feb.19: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a ‘Yuga Purush’ who changed Indian history and a source of inspiration and an achiever, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
After inaugurating the 396th Jayanthi Mahotsav of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj here on Sunday, he said it is rare to remain in people’s memory even after the death and such persons are called ‘Yuga Purush’. Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are called ‘Yuga Purush’.
Reestablished culture
At a time when the country was pushed towards slavery, it was Shivaji Maharaj who prevented and helped in reestablishing the rich cultural heritage of the country. During the Mughal rule, a lot of states had been captured in the conspiracy of Taimur and had planned to take control of South India. Shivaji got inspiration from his Guru Kondoji and mother Jeejabai and learned bravery and self-confidence from them. several regions were captured through Guerilla warfare and successfully prevented the onslaught on the Hindu society. He not only changed history but also wrote a new history. Shivaji strove hard to build a society with character and kept his people happy. A supreme patriot and his life history must be remembered, the CM said.
All in Karnataka are Kannadigas
Bommai said Karnataka has a rich culture of seeing all classes, linguists, and communities equally but Kannadigas have always been placed at the top. All those living on this land are Kannadigas. Inclusive development is their main motto. Several schemes have been formulated to see that development must reach the last man in society. The community has won the love and affection of all the communities in taluk and working towards the development of the society. The programs of the Maratha Development Corporation must reach the beneficiaries of the taluk. The government has provided hundreds of crores for the development of Shiggaon and Savanur, and more funds will be released in the coming days. Programs for the uplift of society must be held in the community hall.
Shiggaon Viraktha Mutt’s Sangha Basavara Swamiji, Town Municipal Member Subhas Chavan, Maratha Development Corporation Member Prabhu, and others were present.
