Grand start to Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Raichur; Ramanna Havale urges govt. to make Kannada compulsory up to class 7

Yadgir ​A two-day 12th Raichur District Kannada Sahitya Sammelana began on a grand note in Raichur on Saturday with the hoisting of the national, Kannada, and Kannada Sahitya Parishat flags, followed by a ceremonial procession. ​Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, sammelana president, senior writer, and educationist Ramanna Havale was taken in a flower-decked chariot from Mahila Samaja through the main streets of the city to Pandit Siddarama Jambaladinni Rangamandira.

​The procession showcased Karnataka’s cultural heritage, featuring performances by folk troupes, including Dollu Kunitha, Hagalu Vesha, Garudi Gombe, Jhanj Mela, Kanihalige, and Lambani dancers. Elected representatives, parishat office-bearers, writers, and members of the public joined the procession, turning the city streets into a festive venue celebrating the Kannada language and literature.

Delivering his presidential address at the literary conference, Mr.