NEW DELHI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has wished the people of the state on its formation day. Today is the 50th year since the state was renamed as Karnataka in 1973.
The merger of Kannada speaking regions saw the birth of Karnataka state on November 1, 1956. November 1 is thus marked as Karnataka Rajyotsava day.
“Best wishes for Kannada Rajyotsava to our dear Nadabandhas. This day is a special day for Kannadigas. This is the holy day when the Kannadigas, who were scattered in different provinces, united through the gut called Kannada. Let us all remember with respect the hard work, sacrifices and sacrifices of millions of Kannada fans who worked selflessly to make such a Kannada dream come true. On November 1, 1973, our state was renamed as Karnataka and today it has been 50 years. On the occasion of Karnataka’s Golden Jubilee, I wish that Kannada becomes not only the vernacular but also the language of every home in the country, and that this day be a daily celebration for the Kannadigas” said CM Siddaramiah in his post on X.
In his post on X Deputy CM DK Shivakumar also congratulated the people of the state.
“Jagadagala is a Karnataka celebration, while Kannada is a celebration. Happy Kannada Rajyotsava to all the proud Kannadigas living all over the world. Jai Bhubaneswari” the Deputy CM posted on X.
Earlier, Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Wednesday extended wishes to the people of Karnataka on the occasion of ‘Karnataka Rajyotsava’.
“Heartiest greetings to the people of Karnataka on the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava. We are all proud of Karnataka’s vibrant traditions and rich heritage. May all our Kannadiga brothers and sisters be blessed with happiness and prosperity,” Nadda said in a post on X.
Karnataka was founded on Karnataka Rajyotsava Day on November 1, 1956, after the passing of the State Reorganisation Act. Karnataka was formed when all Kannada-speaking regions of India were merged to form a single state.
However, the state had to be renamed Karnataka on November 1, 1973. It was originally known as Mysore State.
Apart from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Lakshadweep and Puducherry also celebrate their formation day today. (ANI)