Prioritise Kannadigas
President of Dr Rajkumar Fans’ Association Sa Ra Govindu urged that Kannadigas must be given priority while recruiting for the Bengaluru International Airport and the South western Railways.
He was addressing a gathering in a discussion on ‘Kannada Nadu Nudi’ in Bangalore on Friday organised by Manava Dharma. Former MLA K Prabhakar Reddy urged the government to implement the recommendations of Dr D M Nanjundappa Committee and Sarojini Mahishi Committee reporters in toto.
Several pro Kannada leaders were felicitated for their endeavours in protecting the cause of Kannadigas.
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