The state government is ready to give all cooperation to set up a memorial of the first chief minister of state K.C.Reddy in his hometown, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Speaking after unveiling the statue of K.C.Reddy in Vidhana Soudha premises here on Saturday, he said there is a need to create literature on all the chief ministers of the state to tell about their works to the people and children. A museum is required regarding the Karnataka Ekikaran movement, a variety of agitations, steps taken by the CMs’ of that period, and the people’s mindset during that time.

The CM said Reddy, a veteran freedom fighter, worked as the first chief minister of the State, after independence. He hailed from a farmer’s family and worked as an advocate and journalist, and floated a party, ‘Prajapratinidhi’. During four and a half years of his governance, Reddy helped in formulating legislation keeping in view the future of the State, building the government machinery, and giving a big gift to the people. He left behind the rich ideology. They must tread the path shown by him.
Bommai said it had been decided to install Reddy’s statue during his birth anniversary, and accordingly it has been unveiled in Vidhana Soudha for the person who laid the foundation for the robust Karnataka