BBMP releases plans for 'special' Rajyotsava

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: On the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava on Wednesday, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has released an agenda of activities to be performed in the city.

This Rajyotsava, which will mark 50 years since the renaming of Mysore state to Karnataka, is expected to be a memorable one for the people living in the state.

BBMP releases plans for 'special' Rajyotsava BBMP Commissioner Tushar Girinath has instructed all Zonal Commissioners and joint commissioners to ensure that the activities take place smoothly.

Patriotic songs written by Narayanarayar, Kuvempu, and D R Bendre are to be "compulsorily sung." Red and yellow rangolis are to be drawn, and there is a request for people to write "Karnataka, Usiragali Kannada."

The state anthem, "Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate," will be played on all radio stations at 9:00 am. "Suvarna Sambhram," a yellow and red kite festival.