<p>Former chief minister D Devaraj Urs has brought in silent revolution in the state by handing over powers to the lower strata of the society, said Kuvempu University Vice Chancellor Mallika Ghanti.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Delivering a talk at 99th birth anniversary celebrations of former chief minister D Devaraj Urs organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Backward classes and minority department and D Devaraj Urs Backward Development Corporation here on Wednesday, she said Urs was the voice for voiceless in the state.<br /><br />By taking rich persons to the confidence, he implemented land reforms act effectively. He was responsible for abolition of bonded labour system.<br /><br />Youth should follow the principles of Urs. <br /><br />MLC Gayathri Shanthe Gowda said that Devaraj Urs had faced challenges in administration.<br /><br />MLA B B Ningaiah said that Urs had believed in social welfare the society.<br /><br />Various folk artistes participated in the procession of portrait of Devaraj Urs. The procession commenced from Old taluk office premises and passed through Hanumanthappa Circle , M G Road before culminating at Kuvempu Kala Mandira.<br /><br />The portrait was carried in a Bullock cart decked with flowers and mango leaves. The oxes were also decked. Nasik dolu, Veeragase, Dollu Kunita, accompanied the procession. ZP President Bhagya Ranganath, Deputy Commissioner B S Shekarappa, SP Chetan, TMC President Pushparaj and others were present.<br /><br />Madikeri<br /><br />Zilla Panchayat President Chodumada Shareen Subbaiah has said that the Devaraj Urs tried to eradicate inequality in society by implementing land reforms.<br /><br />She was speaking at 99th birth anniversary celebrations of Devaraj Urs on Wednesday.<br /><br />ZP Vice President Allaranda Beena Bollamma said that he had worked towards the uplifting the backward classes.<br /><br />A small hand book on Devaraj Urs was released on the occasion. Kannada Sahitya Parishat district President T P Ramesh, CMC President Julekabi, SP Varthika Katiyar among others were present.</p>
<p>Former chief minister D Devaraj Urs has brought in silent revolution in the state by handing over powers to the lower strata of the society, said Kuvempu University Vice Chancellor Mallika Ghanti.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Delivering a talk at 99th birth anniversary celebrations of former chief minister D Devaraj Urs organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Backward classes and minority department and D Devaraj Urs Backward Development Corporation here on Wednesday, she said Urs was the voice for voiceless in the state.<br /><br />By taking rich persons to the confidence, he implemented land reforms act effectively. He was responsible for abolition of bonded labour system.<br /><br />Youth should follow the principles of Urs. <br /><br />MLC Gayathri Shanthe Gowda said that Devaraj Urs had faced challenges in administration.<br /><br />MLA B B Ningaiah said that Urs had believed in social welfare the society.<br /><br />Various folk artistes participated in the procession of portrait of Devaraj Urs. The procession commenced from Old taluk office premises and passed through Hanumanthappa Circle , M G Road before culminating at Kuvempu Kala Mandira.<br /><br />The portrait was carried in a Bullock cart decked with flowers and mango leaves. The oxes were also decked. Nasik dolu, Veeragase, Dollu Kunita, accompanied the procession. ZP President Bhagya Ranganath, Deputy Commissioner B S Shekarappa, SP Chetan, TMC President Pushparaj and others were present.<br /><br />Madikeri<br /><br />Zilla Panchayat President Chodumada Shareen Subbaiah has said that the Devaraj Urs tried to eradicate inequality in society by implementing land reforms.<br /><br />She was speaking at 99th birth anniversary celebrations of Devaraj Urs on Wednesday.<br /><br />ZP Vice President Allaranda Beena Bollamma said that he had worked towards the uplifting the backward classes.<br /><br />A small hand book on Devaraj Urs was released on the occasion. Kannada Sahitya Parishat district President T P Ramesh, CMC President Julekabi, SP Varthika Katiyar among others were present.</p>
