Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Inaugurates Memorial for Former Governor B Rachaiah
Chamarajanagar (Karnataka) [India], August 10: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the memorial of former Governor B Rachaiah. He praised Rachaiah for his dedication to the oppressed and his influential role in state politics.
Siddaramaiah said, “Rachaiah was the most renowned politician in the state politics. He would talk less and work more for the poor.” He added, “Rachaiah, who was influential in Ramakrishna Hegde’s ministerial circle, could nurture people-orientated politicians.”
The CM recalled that Hegde and Rachaiah made him the president of the Kannada Kavalu Samiti and then made him minister. “If I had not become a minister then, I would not have been able to become the Chief Minister for the second time today,” Siddaramaiah said.
Siddaramaiah emphasized that today’s legislators, ministers, and chief ministers owe their positions to the constitution given by Baba Saheb Ambedkar. He added that Rachaiah is a role model for today’s young generation.
The Memorial has been constructed in Aluru village by Chamarajanagar District Administration and Social Welfare Department. The event was presided over by MLA C. Puttarangshetty, Chamarajanagar District In-charge Minister K. Venkatesh, Social Welfare Minister H. C. Mahadevappa, Law Minister H. K. Patil, Rachaiah’s wife Gouramma, MP Sunil Bose, MLAs A. R. Krishnamurthy, and leaders including HM Ganesh Prasad, MR Manjunath, and Vidhan Parishad member Thimmaiah.
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Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has many big cities like Bengaluru, which is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state in India, similar to how a Prime Minister is the head of the country.
Siddaramaiah -: Siddaramaiah is a politician in India who is currently serving as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. He is a member of the Indian National Congress party.
Memorial -: A memorial is a structure or statue built to remember and honor a person who has passed away. It helps people remember their contributions and achievements.
Governor -: A Governor is a person who is appointed to be the head of a state in India. They represent the President of India in the state.
B Rachaiah -: B Rachaiah was a former Governor of Kerala and a respected politician in Karnataka. He worked a lot for the betterment of oppressed communities.
Chamarajanagar -: Chamarajanagar is a district in the state of Karnataka. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and temples.
Dignitaries -: Dignitaries are important and respected people, often leaders or officials, who attend special events.
MLAs -: MLAs stands for Members of the Legislative Assembly. They are elected representatives who make laws and decisions for a state in India.
Ramakrishna Hegde -: Ramakrishna Hegde was a well-known politician and former Chief Minister of Karnataka. He played a significant role in the state’s politics.
Constitution -: The Constitution is a set of rules and principles that guide how a country is governed. It ensures that everyone is treated fairly and has certain rights.
Baba Saheb Ambedkar -: Baba Saheb Ambedkar was a great leader and the main architect of the Indian Constitution. He worked hard to ensure equality and justice for all people, especially the oppressed.
