Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 2: Kannada Rajyotsava, also known as Karnataka Formation Day or Karnataka Day, is celebrated on 1 November every year. On this day in 1956 all the Kannada-speaking regions of south western India were merged to form the state of Karnataka.

St Aloysius PU College, Mangaluru, celebrated the 66th Kannada Rajyothsava on Monday November with great fervor and  enthusiasm. The celebration began with the rendition of Karnataka Nadageethe.

The chief guest of the programme, Dr Meenakshi Ramachandra, professor in Kannada, SDM Law College, Mangaluru, hoisted the state flag on the solemn ceremony, and delivered an inspiring message on the occasion. She felt that it is a day to rejoice, celebrate and reaffirm our love for the language and the culture of the land. Dr Meenakshi felt that the three language policy that we follow is essential and does not diminish the significance of Kannada as the language and its rich heritage is imbibed in us and close to our hearts. She cited examples where in people yearn for Kannada when they move out of the state and country for livelihood and how it is an essential binding factor for all Kannadigas.

Principal Fr Clifford Sequeira SJ, vice principals Charlotte D’Souza and Muralikrishna GM, deans Dr Pradeep M and Kiran Shetty were present on the dais.

The winners of quiz competition conducted on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava, were felicitated. Janet Pinto, HOD, department of Kannada, welcomed the gathering.

I PU students, Shreyas Damle and Adhi Swaropa compered the programme, and Akshatha, lecturer, department of Kannada, proposed the vote of thanks.