<p> The building erected to conduct some sessions of the Karnataka’s legislature was renamed Suvarna Vidhan Soudha (SVS) on Friday by the State government. It was previously called Suvarna Soudha.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Legislative Assembly Speaker K G Bopaiah told reporters that the name was changed after a meeting with the elected representatives and officials concerned, because the public found it more appropriate. The new name will be notified soon.<br /><br />The building will be inaugurated on October 11. President Pranab Mukherjee has agreed to be the guest of honour. After inaugurating the Soudha, Mukherjee is expected to address a joint session of the State legislature. Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar will also address the session.<br /><br />“All facilities available in the Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore have been made available in SVS, the only difference being that SVS has a Central Hall,” said Bopaiah.The words ‘Work is Worship’ (kayakave kailasa) by 12th Century poet Basavanna will be inscribed on the facade of SVS, said Bopaiah.<br /><br />Law Minister Suresh Kumar said former prime minister and Janata Dal (Secular) chief H D Deve Gowda, all the surviving former chief ministers, Union ministers, Speakers and legislators will be invited for the inauguration.<br /></p>
<p> The building erected to conduct some sessions of the Karnataka’s legislature was renamed Suvarna Vidhan Soudha (SVS) on Friday by the State government. It was previously called Suvarna Soudha.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Legislative Assembly Speaker K G Bopaiah told reporters that the name was changed after a meeting with the elected representatives and officials concerned, because the public found it more appropriate. The new name will be notified soon.<br /><br />The building will be inaugurated on October 11. President Pranab Mukherjee has agreed to be the guest of honour. After inaugurating the Soudha, Mukherjee is expected to address a joint session of the State legislature. Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar will also address the session.<br /><br />“All facilities available in the Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore have been made available in SVS, the only difference being that SVS has a Central Hall,” said Bopaiah.The words ‘Work is Worship’ (kayakave kailasa) by 12th Century poet Basavanna will be inscribed on the facade of SVS, said Bopaiah.<br /><br />Law Minister Suresh Kumar said former prime minister and Janata Dal (Secular) chief H D Deve Gowda, all the surviving former chief ministers, Union ministers, Speakers and legislators will be invited for the inauguration.<br /></p>
