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CM’s Legal Advisor seeks Tribal Status for Kodavas

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Kodavas seek Bharat Ratna award for Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa

Mysuru :

“It is not just a spur of the moment to seek benefits, but the culture and tradition practiced by Kodavas are akin to tribals in the State, hence Kodavas need to be accorded the status of tribals”, urged Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s Legal Advisor Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa, who is also the spokesman of All India Congress Committee (AICC), here yesterday.

Addressing a huge gathering at the two-day Kodava Literary and Cultural Festival at the Scouts and Guides Grounds organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Akademy, he said “Earlier, especially post-independence, Kodava IPS officers were in large numbers. Now, the number of such officers in civil services has dwindled, as Kodavas are not eligible to get their due share in top service-oriented jobs owing to lack of reservations”.

Claiming that Kodava language has a rich history of over 1,000 years and is older than Malayalam, he added that there is a need to preserve the language for posterity, besides carving a niche in defence services, the community members should also achieve in other fields, thus spreading the innate Kodava culture among all.

Regional Commissioner A.M. Kunjappa, speaking on the occasion said that there are many possibilities of Kodava culture and tradition facing threat as the people of the land are migrating to other places and added that instead, Kodavas should spread the essence of their land among their off-springs.

Earlier, inaugurating the grand cultural procession at the North Gate of Mysore Palace, Kunjappa said ‘One or two-day cultural programmes is not enough to spread the Kodava culture. It should be taught to the younger generations on a daily basis’.

Kodavas seek Bharat Ratna to K.M. Cariappa: Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Akademy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah yesterday urged the Central Government to confer the Country’s highest Civilian Award “Bharat Ratna” posthumously on Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa during the on-going two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya Samskruthika Mela in city.

Stating that Kodava Culture, tradition and practices have been widely appreciated, he rued ”Unfortunately successive governments have failed to make serious attempts to bring Kodavas into the mainstream.”

He added that there are no able leaders to raise the problems and issues of Kodavas in the Parliament or in the Legislative Assembly.

Book Release:
Meanwhile, Assistant Professor Dr. Kaveri Prakash, whose book titled ‘Kodavara Samskaragalu’ in Kannada highlighting traditions of Kodava Culture was released on the occasion, pointed out that all cultures and traditions are fast vanishing due to modernisation and stressed the need to protect them

Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Akademy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah, State Handicrafts Development Corporation Chairperson Shantheyanda Veena Achhaiah, Mysuru Kodava Samaja President Moovera Kuttappa, Balyamanda M. Nanaiah and others were among those present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 13th, 2016

Kodava community can be likened to Parsi community : MP Pratap Simha

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Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha is seen lighting the traditional lamp to inaugurate the two-day State-level Kodava Literary and Cultural Fest at Scouts and Guides Ground in city this morning. Others seen are (from left) former President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja Dr. A.A. Kuttappa, Samaja President M.K. Kuttappa, Regional Commissioner A.M. Kunjappa, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., Chairperson Veena Achaiah, Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy Chairman B.S. Thammaiah, Legal Advisor to Karnataka Chief Minister Brijesh Kalappa, former VC of Hampi University Prof. H.J. Lakkappa Gowda, Folklore University VC Prof. Ambalike Hiriyanna, Joint Director of Kannada and Culture Balwant Rao Patil, In-charge Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department (Kodagu) S.I. Bhavikatti and Academy Registrar Umarabba.
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha is seen lighting the traditional lamp to inaugurate the two-day State-level Kodava Literary and Cultural Fest at Scouts and Guides Ground in city this morning. Others seen are (from left) former President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja Dr. A.A. Kuttappa, Samaja President M.K. Kuttappa, Regional Commissioner A.M. Kunjappa, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., Chairperson Veena Achaiah, Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy Chairman B.S. Thammaiah, Legal Advisor to Karnataka Chief Minister Brijesh Kalappa, former VC of Hampi University Prof. H.J. Lakkappa Gowda, Folklore University VC Prof. Ambalike Hiriyanna, Joint Director of Kannada and Culture Balwant Rao Patil, In-charge Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department (Kodagu) S.I. Bhavikatti and Academy Registrar Umarabba.

Mysuru:

Observing that Kodava culture and traditions can be likened to that of Parsi community, which is known for its unity, entrepreneurship and large heartedness, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha said that patriotism runs in the blood of every Kodava.

He was speaking after inaugurating the two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya-Samskruthika Mela at Haradasa Appaneravanda Appachha Kavi Vedike at the Scouts and Guides ground near the Deputy Commissioner’s office here this morning.

Stating that he had great affection for Kodavas, Simha said that however, he has a little grouse against Kodavas for migrating to other places in search of work and other profession, after leaving their homeland Kodagu.

Pointing out that Kodavas celebrate three major festivals in a year — Huthri, Kail Poldh and Cauvery Sankramana — the MP wondered how many Kodavas were really interested in farming and cultivating paddy and other crops.

Noting that Kodava community had given great warriors like Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and General K.S. Thimayya to the nation, Simha lamented the declining number of Kodavas joining the armed forces of late.

Expressing concern over the sharply declining Kodava influence in the armed forces, Simha warned that one day a gallery of Kodava Army Officers has to be set up for the future generation as reminiscence of the past, if the trend continued.

Expressing disappointment over declining cultural values, traditions and unity among Kodavas, Simha said this can be seen in the lack of development of Kodava Samaja buildings across Kodagu district.

Suggesting creating of an exclusive space at the newly-constructed Kodagu DC Office building at Madikeri for displaying the rich Kodava culture, heritage and traditions to future generation, the MP stressed on the need for inculcating Kodava culture among younger generations of the community.

Highlighting the need for maintaining unity and affection among Kodavas, Simha called for appropriate measures for further strengthening of Kodava culture and traditions.

Earlier, the Reception Committee Chairman Dr. Adengada A. Kuttappa hoisted the flag. Kodava Sahitya Academy Registrar Umarabba welcomed. Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah presided.

Mysuru Kodava Samaja President Moovera K. Kuttappa, Regional Commissioner Appachettolanda M. Kunjappa, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Chairman Shantheyanda Veena Achaiah, Legal Advisor to the Chief Minister Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa, former Hampi Kannada University VC Prof. H.J. Lakkappa Gowda, Karnataka Folklore University VC Prof. Ambalike Hiriyanna, Joint Director of Kannada and Culture Balwant Rao Patil, Department of Kannada and Culture Assistant Director (Kodagu) S.I. Bhavikatti and others were present.

The two-day event features a book exhibition, an informative expo on Kodava land, literature, culture and geographical features, Kodava Folk art contests followed by a host of cultural programmes. Tomorrow, the second and concluding day of the Mela, will feature kavighosti at 11 am followed by a seminar at 12 noon.

The valedictory will take place at 4 pm with former Agriculture University VC Prof. P.G. Chengappa delivering the valedictory address.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 12th, 2016

Mysuru to host State-Level Kodava Literary and Cultural Fest Tomorrow

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The organisers overseeing the preparations for the mela.
The organisers overseeing the preparations for the mela.

Mysuru :

Mysuru city has geared up to host the two-day State-level Kodava Sahitya-Samskruthika Mela organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, Madikeri, (Kodagu), in association with Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, at the Scouts and Guides ground behind the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office here on Mar.12 and 13.

Cultural procession: Regional Commissioner Appachettolanda M. Kunjappa will flag off the Kodava cultural procession at Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple at the North Gate of the Palace at 10 am tomorrow. The procession will pass through the Clock Tower, Gandhi Square, Sayyaji Rao Road, Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikkagadiyara) and D. Devaraj Urs Road before reaching the Mela venue at Scouts and Guides ground. About 25 cultural troupes will participate in the procession.

Bus facility:
The organisers have arranged bus facility from the Scouts and Guides ground to Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple to ferry the Kodavas taking part in the procession. The participants will have to park their vehicles at the ground and avail of the bus facility.

Mela inauguration:
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha will inaugurate the Kodava Literary Fest at 11.30 am tomorrow after flag hoisting by former MLC Meriyanda C. Nanaiah. Chamarajanagar MP R. Dhruvanarayan, Madikeri MLA Appachu Ranjan, Chamaraja MLA Vasu, Legal Advisor to Chief Minister Palachanda Brijesh Kalappa, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd., Chairperson Shantheyanda Veena Achaiah, Incharge Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department, Kodagu District, S.I. Bhavikatti and Mysuru Kodava Samaja President Moovera K. Kuttappa will be the chief guests. Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah will preside.

CD and Book release:
On the occasion ‘Kundul Kyamo’ Kodava Music CD (composed by Boppanda Jeffry Aiyappa and Ulliyada Dotty Poovaiah) and three books ‘Kodavara Samskaragalu’ (authored by Dr. Kaveri Prakash); ‘Yaksha Prashne’ (Kechamada Subbamma Thimmaiah) and ‘Mahabharata’ (Kanathanda S. Muthappa) will be released by dignitaries. Ballyamanda M. Nanaiah, Vice-President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja will inaugurate the book exhibition at the venue.

Contests:
The afternoon session will feature Kodava folk art contests for boys and girls which will be inaugurated by Industrialist Machanda Jaya Chinnappa and Maneyapanda Mary Cariappa respectively at 2 pm.

Cultural programme:
Kodava Thakk Jananga Okkoota President Korakuttira Sara Chengappa will inaugurate the cultural programmes at 5.30 pm. Kodagu Sahakara Sangha (Mysuru) President Chambanda Nanjamma, Virajpet Cauvery PU College Lecturer Aangira Kusum and Kodagu Jilla Kembatti Abhivruddhi Samaja President Doddakuttada Ramu Ayyappa will be the chief guests.

On Mar. 13 – Kavigoshti:
The second day of the mela will begin with Kavigoshti at 11 am under the Chairmanship of Poetess Badakadamanda Kasthuri Govindammayya. Kadyamada Rita Bopaiah, Kiriyamada Raj Kushalappa, Mukkatira Akkamma Nanjappa and Maluvanda Nalini Bindu will recite poems.

Seminar:
The kavigoshti will be followed by a seminar at 12 noon which will be presided by Star of Mysore Editor-in-Chief Kaliyatanda B. Ganapathy. Senior Advocate Pandanda D. Medappa will present a paper titled ‘Varthamanathra Kodag’ while Ponjanda Lovely Appaiah will present a paper titled ‘Kodavada Samskruthi.’

Valedictory:
Former Vice-Chancellor of Agriculture University Dr. P. G. Chengappa will deliver the valedictory address at 4pm. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Virajpet MLA Kombarana G. Bopaiah, MLCs Dharmasena and Mandepanda Sunil Subramani, former MP H. Vishwanath, Karnataka High Court Advocate Chandramouli and former President of Mysuru Kodava Samaja Dr. Adenganda A. Kuttappa will be the chief guests. Academy Chairman Biddatanda S. Thammaiah will preside.

On the occasion, prizes will be distributed to the winners of various contests. The mela will conclude later in the evening with variety of cultural programmes and Kodava Orchestra.

Kodavas from different parts of the State are expected to attend the fest and demonstrate a melange of activities during the two-day jamboree. The mela, which is hosted once in three years, is being held in Mysuru for the second time. Earlier, it was held in Mysuru in 2003.

The organisers have made arrangements to provide boarding and lodging facilities to all artistes. Also free vegetarian food will be served to all those attending the event on both the days.

For details contact Ph: 08272-229074 or 0821- 2415644 or 2410173.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 11th, 2016

Mysuru – Kushalnagar train service to be reality

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MP Pratap Simha gets the project approved

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Mysuru :

This Railway Budget will surely bring smiles on the faces of residents of Mysuru and Kodagu. Reason: the much-awaited 85-km railway line project between Mysuru and Kushalnagar will finally take off with the Railway Ministry giving its green signal in the budget.

Speaking to SOM from New Delhi, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha said that Kodagu was the only district in the State that did not have rail connectivity and he was glad that he was able to finally get the approval for this long pending project.

The Railway Ministry, which had earlier conducted a feasibility test, has sanctioned Rs. 667 crore for the project and the works is expected to begin soon.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / February 25th, 2016

The Constitution of India : …And how I got my Tricycle

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by C.P. Belliappa

It was in December 1946 that a Constituent Assembly was constituted and it took 3 years for the august body to draft the historic document which enshrines the guiding principles of this country. Members who were active in the freedom movement were inducted through indirect elections from the Central and Provincial Assemblies to represent a broad cross-section of the country.

C.M. Poonacha
C.M. Poonacha

The Assembly was further strengthened by inducting legal luminaries such as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Dr. K.M. Munshi, N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar, K.T. Shah et al, even though they did not participate in the freedom movement. My father C.M. Poonacha, a leading freedom fighter from Coorg, who was the District Board President at the time, represented Coorg. At 36 years of age, he was one of the youngest members in the Constituent Assembly.

One of the earliest decisions taken was to avoid the Constitution being written only by technical experts or the elite-bureaucracy (Pakistan took this route, and their Constitution has been re-written three times!). The Indian Constitution was drafted through a combination of ‘democratic-consensual’ and ‘elite-bureaucratic’ approach. This has resulted in a resilient and all-inclusive document which has stood the test of time for 66 years.

Another unique feature in drafting the Constitution was to pass every resolution unanimously after extensive consultations and debate. Thus, every clause in the Constitution was discussed until all the members of Committees and Sub-Committees agreed without dissent. None of the resolutions were put to vote to avoid ‘tyranny of the majority.’

Final draft

The final draft of the Constitution of India was signed and adopted on 26th November 1949. C.M. Poonacha was one of the 299 signatories to this revered document (see the last signature in the image). The Constitution of India was brought into force on 26th January 1950 when India was declared a sovereign Republic.

One more distinctive narrative in the Constitution of India is that the nation expects excellence from every citizen. Unfortunately, that is least practiced in recent years, especially by the elected representatives!

Now, the tricycle!

During the course of his duties in the Constituent Assembly, my father took us to Delhi a couple of times. My age was in single digit and my sister was an infant. However, I have vivid memories of Delhi at the time.

Most of the Constituent Assembly members, who came from other parts of the country, were housed in the ‘Constitution House’ on Janpath Road (It does not exist any longer). The accommodation was modest — a studio apartment in a double-storied building complex.

One evening we were window shopping in Connaught Place when a toy-shop attracted my attention. I peeled off and stood watching in awe the colourful toys. I then spotted a tricycle which had a wooden horse head and a horn with a rubber bulb, mounted on its handle. I gingerly asked my father if he could buy it for me. “No, No, it’s expensive and I don’t have the money for it,” he said. My eyes welled-up and I beseeched him again.

Just then, the shop-keeper sidled up to us. ‘Your little boy likes the tricycle sir,’ he said to my father and subtly encouraged me. My parents wanted to distract me and exit the shop as soon as possible. Emboldened by the shop-keeper, I started howling and held on to the tricycle. No amount of cajoling would make me relent. Finally, my father tried to pacify me by saying that we would return the following day with the cash.

But I stuck to my guns and yelled, ‘Nakkikkabondu’ (I want it now!) My sister too joined me in crying. Soon we attracted the attention of others in the shop and my parents were thoroughly embarrassed. I kept hollering ‘Nakkikkabondu…’

The clever shop-keeper suggested that the tricycle could be taken and the payment made the following day. My father had no other option! I proudly pedalled my new possession right from the shop to the tonga we took back to the Constitution House!

Back in the Constitution House, I happily rode all along the corridors. Many luminaries framing the Indian Constitution would tousle my hair, chat me up and admire my tricycle!

About the author: C.P. Belliappa writes humour, history and human interest stories, and is a regular contributor to newspapers, websites and magazines. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, USA. Belliappa currently lives in Coorg.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / February 19th, 2016

Just Two Tickets For 2.5 Lakh Adivasis

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Mysuru :

The adivasi (primitive tribe) community is largely sidelined by political parties in the panchayat elections.

In spite of their population of 2.5 lakh in nine districts, the community is given only two zilla panchayat tickets.

The JD(S) has fielded one adivasi candidate in ZP Gonebeddu constituency in Mudigere (Chikkamagaluru district) and a primitive tribal is the Congress nominee in Hanagodu constituency in Mysuru district.

The BJP and the JD(S) have fielded one candidate each in taluk panchayat constituencies.

Adivasis have to be content with just six tickets in taluk panchayat elections.

The community is scattered over Mysuru, Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Chamarajnagar, Kodagu and Ramanagara distrricts.

Heggadevanakote has a population of 20,000 adivasis, Chamrajnagar about 15,000, Kodagu 40,000 including 25,000 in Virajpet taluk and Ramanagaram 15000.

Their leaders Dr Made Gowda and Konare Gowda and others knocked on the doors of big political parties seeking at least eight zilla panchayat and 30 taluk panchayat tickets. But their efforts have not yielded expected results.

Though, there was scope to field adivasis in Lokanahalli, Kawdhahalli, Haradanahalli in Chamrajnagar district, they were not considered.

All the three major political parties have given a good number of tickets for scheduled tribe constituencies to the dominant Nayaka community.

In Kodagu P K Muthu, a tribal leader is contesting in a general constituency and the JD(S) has fielded Muthappa in taluk panchayat polls.

Vivekananda Foundation Director Mallesh said the only consolation is that JD(S) has fielded a tribal for Yaragambahalli seat.

Development Through Education (DEED) president Sreekanth said non-forest tribes have managed to get a lion’s share of ST constituencies as political parties prefer dominant, financial strong and political active communities.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by K. Shiva Kumar / February 09th, 2016

M.M. Nanaiah passes away

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Three-time MLA for Madikeri and former Minister M.M. Nanaiah (75) passed away at a private nursing home in Madikeri around 6 p.m. on Sunday. He is survived by his wife Prema and sons Subramanya and Naveen.

Born in Napoklu, Nanaiah completed his LLB before entering politics. He was an ardent Congressman, and a close associate of D. Devaraj Urs and R. Gundu Rao. Though out of active politics, he continued to practice as an advocate till September last year.

Nanaiah was the Minister for Excise besides holding the portfolio of Minister for Infrastructure in S.M. Krishna’s Cabinet. He was also the general secretary of KPCC and held the post of district in-charge Minister of Kodagu.

Family sources said that the last rites would be performed at his native place in Napoklu on Monday.

Senior politicians cutting across party lines condoled his demise. Veteran leader and former MLC M.C. Nanaiah said the State had lost a great leader. KPCC president and Home Minister G. Parameshwara and Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies Dinesh Gundu Rao also expressed their sorrow.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / R. Krishna Kumar / Mysuru – February 08th, 2016

K M Cariappa’s 117th birth anniversary: Some interesting facts you must know

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K M Cariappa's 117th birth anniversary
K M Cariappa’s 117th birth anniversary

“An Indian and to the last breath would remain an Indian. To me, there are only two Stans – Hindustan (India) and Foujistan (the Army).” – Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa

Famously known as Kipper, Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa was born today, 117 years ago on January 28, 1899. He was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army and was the first Indian Officer who was given command of a unit before independence.

Some interesting facts that you must know:

– K. M. Cariappa’s full name was Kodandera Madappa Cariappa

– He was born at Shanivarsante in Kodagu, which was a princely state in Karnataka

– Cariappa was selected to the first batch in King’s Commission after the World War I in 1918

– His permanent regimental home was 2nd Queen Victoria’s Own Rajput Light Infantry

In 1933, he was the first Indian officer to undergo the course at Staff College

– Cariappa served in many countries like Iraq, Syria and Burma
In 1949, he was appointed as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army

– After his retirement, he served as the High Commissioner to Australia and New Zealand till 1956

– He was awarded with the General Service Medal, Indian Independence Medal, Order of the British Empire, 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Indian Service Medal and Legion of Merit

– He died on May 15, 1993 at the age of 94.

source: http://www.indiatoday.intoday.in / IndiaToday.in / Home> GK & Current Affairs> Listicles : Microfacts / Story / New Delhi – January 28th, 2016

Annual Flower Show at Balyatri Estate near Madikeri, Today, Tomorrow

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F. M. Khan is taking a walk in his home garden. Picture right shows Dahlia in full bloom.
F. M. Khan is taking a walk in his home garden. Picture right shows Dahlia in full bloom.

Madikeri :

Former Rajya Sabha member F. M. Khan is holding the annual flower show at his home garden for the public in Boikeri, near Madikeri, on Jan. 30 and 31.

The garden at Khan’s Balyatrie Estate, with more than 100 varieties of flowers — most of them rare — is spread over more than half-an-acre in front of his house.

Multi-hued roses, dahlia, chrysanthemum, jasmine are in full bloom to welcome the visitors.

Addressing media persons here yesterday, he said floriculture helps in the economic progress of the country and urged the government to support floriculture.

Stating that there is a huge demand for flowers at the international market, he said floriculturists should grow flowers in a natural atmosphere.

With the vagaries of nature, one needs to give special emphasis on protection of plants, he added.

Flowers like Jasmine, anthurium, marigold, salvia, Gerbera, Zenia, Dahlia, Cosmos, croton, colin, Plectranthus, Impatiens, Daisy, Gardenia, sun flower, Hollyhocks, Clarkia, Cockscomb, Lupine, Verbena, Fuchsia, pinks, spider flower, oster flower, calendula flowers, cupia, Gazania, Sweet pea, Cineraria, stock flower, love in a mist flower, devil in the bush and others are on display.

The flower show will be open to visitors from 10 am to 5 pm today and tomorrow.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / January 28th, 2016

Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa rememberd in city

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Mysuru :

Paying rich tributes to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa on his 117th birthday, Mysuru Kodava Samaja President M. K. Kuttappa today said, “considering the services rendered by Field Marshal Cariappa during the First and Second World Wars, the Government should celebrate the birth anniversary of the warrior as a State festival.”

Speaking after offering floral tributes to the portrait of the Field Marshal at a function organised by the Kodava Samaja at Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa Circle (Metropole Circle) in city, Kuttappa recalled that K. M. Cariappa was the first Chief of Army Staff in India who sent Indian troops to take part in United Nations sponsored missions.

Maj. Gen. (Retd.) C.K. Karumbaya, speaking on the occasion, said that Field Marshal Cariappa, who was an epitome of discipline and hard work, should be taken as a role model by the youth.

Kodava Samaja Vice-President B.M. Nanaiah, Hon. Secretary M.P. Kalaiah, Joint Secretary Prema Uthaiah, Capt. Narasimha Sharma, Social Worker Srinivasa Gandhi, Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club Vice-President N.M. Thimmaiah, Secretary K.D. Muthappa, Corporators H.N. Srikantaiah & M.J. Ravi Kumar, former Presidents of Kodava Samaja Dr. A.A. Kuttappa, K.A. Kariappa & M.M. Karumbaiah, office-bearers and members of the Samaja and the Club were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / January 28th, 2016