Media Release

Bahrain, Aug 16: A group of Bahrain Kannadigas, who came to the Karnataka capital to present a cultural show, had a memorable moment when they had an audience with the chief minister Siddaramaiah.

The team of about 35 people, had a 15-minute meeting with the chief minister.  Siddaramaiah praised Bahrain Kannadigas for their love for the language and culture and appreciated the artists who had come all the way from a foreign land and presented a cultural programme in the state capital. 

He wished that such progremmes be continued to be held and said Bahrain Kannadigas have become a model for others.  The team invited Mr Siddaramaiah to visit Bahrain.

The team also met Fisheries, Youth and Sports minister Abhay Chandra Jain. He, who had visited Bahrain earlier, praised the friendliness and cultural heritage of Bahrain Kannadigas. He said Bahrain Kannadigas have shown to the world how to uphold their culture while living in a foreign land.

He wished that such programmes will continue to be organised in future. The team also met Aravind Limbavali, former minister. The group was led by  Austin Santhosh.