Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot presented an honorary doctorate to former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa during the 8th convocation of Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences at Iruvakki on Friday.
The university chose the former CM for the honorary doctorate considering his contribution to the field of agriculture and rural development. Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy, Vice Chancellor Dr. R.C. Jagadeesha and others were present.
In his speech after accepting the doctorate, Mr. Yediyurappa said that receiving the honorary doctorate from the governor was a special occasion of his life. He recalled various struggles he led for the benefit of farmers and the programmes he lauched as Chief Minister of the State.
He also called upon fresh graduates to work for the country’s development with commitment and dedication.
Yediyurappa’s family members including his son and Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra and leaders of the BJP were among the audience during the doctorate presentation ceremony.
