Speaking at a function organised to mark the 94th birth anniversary of Devaraj Urs, he said that progress and welfare of the downtrodden was the principle objective of Devaraj Urs and it is only due to his efforts that thousands of people belonging to backward classes secured good employment opportunities in the state. He said that the present day politicians, who have strayed away from values should remember Devaraj Urs.
JD(S) youth wing president B M Mubarak, City Municipal Council members Rauth Shankarappa, a spoke on the occasion.
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