Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner R. Selvamani hoisted the national flag to mark the 68th Kannada Rajyotsava at DAR Grounds in the city.
Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa, who was supposed to take part in the programme as the Minister in-charge of the district, was in Bengaluru to attend the Rajyotsava programme.
Mr. Selvamani read out his speech, which highlighted the history of the unification of the States. Mysuru State took shape on November 1, 1956. However, it was named Karnataka 50 years ago, in 1973, he said, and he also recalled the personalities who played a prominent role in the unification of the state.
