Rajyotsava celebrated in Dharwad

The 71st Rajyotsava was celebrated in a grand manner in Dharwad by the district administration and various organisations on Sunday.

Main roads and traffic circles in the city were decorated with flowers and Kannada flags and illuminated.

District in-charge Minister Santosh Lad unfurled the Kannada flag and offered a pooja to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari at the R.N. Shetty District Stadium.

Mr. Lad said that the State government is committed to ensuring the comprehensive development of the district and sought people’s co-operation.

He said that the people of the district are suffering loss due to drought. But, the State government’s development works and welfare schemes will continue, he added.