Former MLA Prabhakar Reddy said in the previous years, elected representatives used to actively take part in celebrations. But this time, they are busy calculating future developments in politics.

Many pro-Kannada bodies observed the day as an occasion to raise voice for the long-standing demands of Karnataka.

Kannada Rakshana Vedike, Kannada Vedike, Federation of Kannada organisations of many factories staged a dharna on MG Road seeking classical status for Kannada. Writers L S Sheshagiri Rao and Go Ru Channabasappa took part.

In prison
Rajyotsava was celebrated with zest at the Central Prison at Parappanna Agrahara. Governor Rameshwar Thakur was the chief guest.

Chief Justice Cyriac Joseph presided.  A cultural programme was presented by prisoners.

Kannada Sahitya Parishat held a Pustaka Santhe at its premises.