The Samana Manaskara Vedike, an umbrella forum of several progressive organisations, will be holding a multicultural harmony mela 2023 at Srirangapatna near here on December 1 in memory of 18th-century ruler of Mysuru Tipu Sultan.
Vedike convener Lakshman Cheeranahally told reporters that a programme to pay tributes to the “first freedom fighter of India” will be held at the spot in Srirangapatna, where Tipu’s body was found. Later, a stage programme will be held at the nearby grounds.
Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy, who is also the Minister in charge of Mandya district, MLAs representing Srirangapatna and Mandya viz Ramesh Bandisiddegowda and Ganiga Ravi respectively, MLC A.H. Vishwanath, MLA Darshan Puttannaiah, besides Jnanaprakash Swamiji, Hazrath Mohammed Zuber, social workers H.V. Vasu, Prof. Bhoomigowda, and journalist Prakash will be attending the programme.
