PM Modi, CM Bommai greet people on 66th Karnataka Rajyotsava

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the people of Karnataka on the occasion of 66th Karnataka Rajyotsava.

PM Modi, CM Bommai greet people on 66th Karnataka Rajyotsava

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the people of Karnataka on the occasion of 66th Karnataka Rajyotsava.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; "Best wishes on the special occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava. Karnataka has made a special mark due to the innovative zeal of its people. The state is at the forefront of outstanding research and enterprise. May Karnataka scale newer heights of success in the times to come."

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai greeted the people saying, “Happy foundation day to all Kannadigas. Let us take the lead in building a rich, cohesive and developing Karnataka." 

The Basvaraj Bommai-led government on Sunday announced the list of Karnataka Rajyotsava awardees that includes the head of state’s technical advisory committee (TAC) on Covid-19, Dr Sudarshan, international tennis player Rohan Bopanna and former BJP MLC PV Krishna Bhatt. 

There were a total of 66 awardees and 10 organisations that have been conferred the award, the government said on the eve of Rajyotsava celebrated across the state on October 31.