Speaking on the occasion the Officer observed that a nation can be secure only if it achieves self-sufficiency in all fields. She requested the public to co-operate in protecting the natural resources.
Legislator N H Shivashankar Reddy called upon the citizens to take a pledge to always follow righteous path and to work in the interest of farmers and nation.
Town Municipal Council President Saraswati Nagesh, Taluk Panchayat President Jayamma, Vice-President Prakash Reddy and others spoke.
Town Municipal Council Chief Officer Khaji Moinuddin, Vice-President Kantaraj, Social Activist Radha Krishna, Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer Gopal Krishna, Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Hosuru Harish and others were present.
Published 26 January 2010, 18:03 IST