Mysuru: Twelfth century revolutionary Basavanna’s photos will be displayed at all the government offices from April 29, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Speaking at Gundlupet, where the Congress registered a thumping victory over BJP in the recently concluded by-poll and also ahead of the Assembly polls which is likely to be held next year, in a bid to get the support from Lingayath community, CM Siddaramaiah on Wednesday, said he had instructed the officials to display photos of revolutionary Basavanna at all the government offices. The order will be implemented from April 29, which is Basava Jayanti.
Lingayaths, who usually supported BJP, during the recently concluded by-polls for Nanjangud and Gundlupet constituencies, voted for Congress in large numbers ensuring its victory. The by-polls were important for both Congress and BJP. Siddaramaiah visited both the constituencies and thanked the people for supporting the party. He also assured them that various developmental works in the regions will be completed soon.
