Recalling his association with veteran politician and former MLA Chandrakanth Bellad, which dated back to the Gokak movement, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday showered praises on his one-time companion and said his honesty, straightforwardness had won him the love of the people.
Participating in the felicitation programme of Mr. Bellad, president of the Karnatak Vidyavardhak Sangha, in Dharwad on Saturday, Mr. Siddaramaiah decribed Mr. Bellad as a firm believer in 12th century social reformer Basavanna, who advocated shunning caste barriers and stood for humane love.
The Chief Minister, on the occasion released three books titled Allama Loka, Dodda Hole Daatidavaru and Belladachhu.
