‘Install statues of Rayanna, Netaji in every govt college’: CM Bommai

CM Bommai said Rayanna was a supreme patriot and he launched the first freedom struggle in the whole country along with Kittur Rani Chennamma. Rayanna was born on August 15 and was hanged on January 26.

On the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said he would issue directions to install the statues of Sangolli Rayanna and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in every government college in the State.

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Speaking at the 192nd remembrance day of Kranti Veera Sangolli Rayanna organised by Kranti Veera Sangolli Rayanna Foundation here on Thursday, he said their children must know who really sacrificed their lives for freedom. They must involve in finding out of forces that will inspire children.

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A decision regarding naming the Belagavi Airport after Sangolli Rayanna will be taken after taking everyone into confidence. India is safe as long as the spirit of Sangolli Rayanna will remain. The country will be benefited even if they do one or two good deeds by Rayanna, he said.

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Bommai said Rayanna was a supreme patriot and he launched the first freedom struggle in the whole country along with Kittur Rani Chennamma. Rayanna was born on August 15 and was hanged on January 26. These are two sacred days in the country, he said.

"Only Rayanna and Shivaji Maharaj knew well how to face a big army with a small army. After Rayanna was caught, he was hanged in Nandhgad," added the Chief Minister.