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Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai recently inaugurated the VK Kannada Habba at the Central College campus to promote the Kannada language and culture.

Story so far:  To calm the growing concerns among residents that the Kannada language is under threat, CM inaugurated this habba to promote Kannada and help people stay in touch with their roots.

  • Celebrities like Rishab Shetty were also a part of the programme, and various college students were present at the fest.
  • The fest involved various activities like a procession of Kannada chariots and interesting sessions on health and wealth. The second day also involved a children’s corner with activies like pottery, and panel discussions for adults on various topics.

Free for all: There was also a booming culinary fair, with food from across Karnataka. The entry for the Kannada Habba was completely free, making it accessible to all.

(Image credits: sureshayg VK’s Twitter post)

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