Udupi: I've Risen and Fallen Like Human Pyramid Formed on Mosaru Kudike - DVS
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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi
Udupi, Sep 9: "Just like a human pyramid formed on the occasion of 'Mosaru Kudike', I reached the top and fell down many times, but every time I fell, Govinda inspired me to reach higher," said D V Sadananda Gowda, former chief minister.
He was speaking after inaugurating special Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations organized by BJP, Udupi block here at Kidiyoor Sheshashayana Hall on Sunday September 9.
He urged everyone to follow Sri Krishna's example, lamenting that the society had become corrupt and money-minded.
Speaking on the upcoming elections, he said, "The election campaign will begin from tomorrow. We will put in 25 percent of extra party workers than earlier. A proper campaigning will be carried out by the BJP members to get support from the public, which will continue for over a month."
The programme will be conducted in as many as ten places by Mumbai-based group Govinda Ala Re, said Madhusudan Kemmanu, convener. The famous Suryodaya Krida Mandal team from Mumbai too will take part in the occasion, he added.
After the programme, Mosaru Kudike was organized in front of the hall. Thousands gathered to watch and cheer as the teams formed a huge pyramid to break the pot which was set at around 50 feet above the ground.
Raghupati Bhat, Nalin Kumar Kateel, Kodji, senior BJP leader, Sulochana Bhat, Monappa Bhandary, MLC, Purushotham Shetty, Reshma, zilla panchayat member, Gitanjali Suvarna, BJP leader, Shyamala Kundar, BJP member, Suresh Nayak, Uday Kumar Shetty among many others were present.