Over 1.25 cr to join mass singing of Kannada songs today
Bengaluru: Kannada and Culture Minister V Sunil Kumar on Thursday said more than 1.25 crore people are expected to participate in the "Koti Kanta Gaayana", a programme organised by his department to facilitate mass singing of six classic Kannada songs, including the state anthem, on October 28.
The programme is being organised as a prelude to 'Kannada Rajyotsava' (state formation day), which is on November 1. "Aimed at welcoming Kannada Rajyotsava with fervour tomorrow on October 28 a special Koti Kanta Gayana programme has been organised, and according to information available, more than one crore and fifteen lakh people have registered.
At more than 10,000 places simultaneously this event will be held," Kumar said. Speaking to reporters here, he said the main event will be held in the presence of the CM at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, where 50,000 people will be participating.