Kodagu, Mar. 10 (KBM& DM)

Nenapu-Namana, a programme to commemorate and pay tributes to Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, was held at the Field Marshal’s birth place Shanivarasanthe in Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu district today.

The programme took place at Shanivarasanthe’s Government Middle School ground under the auspices of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Smarana Samithi.

Assembly Speaker K.G. Bopaiah unveiled a stone plaque. Madikeri MLA Appachu Ranjan presided. Renowned Cine Director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar, High Court Public Prosecutor H.S. Chandramouli, MLC M.C. Nanaiah, former MLA B.B. Shivappa, former MLC S.G. Meda-ppa and others were present.

Earlier, the public and school children accompanied by folk and cultural troupes, marched in a colourful procession through the main roads of the town to reach the venue.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / March 10th, 2012