Janardhana Poojary releases autobiography ‘Saala Melada Sangrama’

Mangaluru: The most anticipated B Janardhana Poojary’s autobiography titled “Saala Melada Sangrama” was released by him on January 26 at 5:30 PM in Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara Temple premises.

Poojary, after offering prayers at the temple, emerged holding the book on his head and released it in the midst of dignitaries at Santhoshi Kala Mantapa.

“I have recorded all the ups and downs of my political career. The cost of the book will be Rs 300, but today the book will be available for Rs 50”, said Poojary after releasing the book. As soon as Poojary announced that the book would be sold for Rs 50, people flocked to purchase it. Within 10 minutes, all the 1000 printed copies were sold out.

Later, Poojary announced that on Shivarathri day, 10000 copies of the book would be available for Rs 50 at Kudroli Gokarnatheshwara Temple premises.

About the book

The book will be released in three languages-Kannada, English and Hindi. The book consists of 9 chapters and 214 pages.

“Saala Melada Sangrama” is written by writer Lakshmana Kodase as dictated by Janardhana Poojary and published by Santhosh Kumar Poojary and Preetham Poojary.

Ministers B Ramanath Rai and U T Khader, MLAs J R Lobo, Moideen Bava and Shakunthala Shetty, Mayor Kavitha Sanil, Dr. Prabhakar Bhat Kalladka, H S Sairam, Harikrishna Bantwal and other dignitaries were present in the programme.