Bengaluru, 27 June

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar lauded City founder Kempegowda as a “Vishwamanava”. 

Speaking at an event organised to celebrate 516th birth anniversary of Kempegowda, he said, "Kempegowda was born a Vokkaliga but he lived a life of a 'Vishwamanava'. He has left an indelible mark on our society." He also laid the foundation stone for Kempegowda Bhavana and awarded Kempegowda awards.

"Bengaluru is making waves around the world, but we should not forget that Kempegowda was the one who laid the foundation for the modern Bengaluru. He spread the message of secularism by giving opportunities to all sections of the society."

“I would like to send out a message to our community. Nobody seeks to be born in a particular community. Dharma must be part of politics but politics has no place in dharma. Kempegowda belongs to all communities, he is an asset of the society."

Shivakumar also said that the government was planning a new stadium.

"We are planning a new 60,000 seater stadium. A land parcel of 50 acres has been identified for the purpose. We are also fighting the garbage mafia. Our government is trying to do whatever it takes to develop the City," he said.