Kittur Rani Chennamma comes alive on stage in Dharwad, CM Bommai announces double grants for mega production
The Hindu
The Chief Minister also reiterated government’s commitment to develop Kittur town.
Chief Minister Basavara Bommai on Saturday announced that the grants for a mega play on Kittur Rani Chennamma would be doubled and reiterated his government’s commitment to the development of Kittur town.
He was addressing a large gathering after inaugurating the play Veera Rani Kittur Chennamma organised by Dharwad Rangayana and District Administration on Karnatak College campus in Dharwad on Saturday.
Mr. Bommai said the state government was committed to the overall development of Kittur town which includes the rebuilding of the Kittur fort and the conservation of documents. And towards this purpose, ₹100 crore had already been sanctioned, he said.
Lauding Dharwad Rangayana for its attempt to stage such a grand play on Kittur Rani Chennamma, the Chief Minister said the very thought of the valiant queen of Kittur was thrilling and made everyone proud.
“Even before Jhansi Rani Laxmibai, Rani Chennamma launched the struggle for independence against the British. With a small army, she waged a war against the British,” he said.
Encouragin Dharwad Rangayana to stage the play across the State and introduce the life and achievements of Rani Chennamma to the people, CM Bommai said the government would double the grant for the play.
Presiding over the function, MLA Arvind Bellad complimented Dharwad Rangayana for coming up with the play, and referred to Janata Raja, a big theatrical production in Marathi on the life and achievements of Shivaji Maharaj.
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