Kempe Gowda belonged to all communities: Minister
Local officials in Mysuru celebrated the 517th Jayanti of Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bengaluru, emphasizing his role as a visionary leader who promoted egalitarianism. The event featured processions and tributes to his historical contributions.
Why it matters
Commemorating historical figures is central to regional identity and cultural heritage in Karnataka, India.
The founder of Bengaluru Kempe Gowda did not belong to any one community, asserted Chamaraja Assembly constituency MLA K. Harish Gowda while describing him as a “visionary and humanist”, who built lakes and distinct settlements or petes for various occupational groups.
The article reports on a local cultural event and the statements made by public officials.
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