News Flash
11 October
Reported: Vishal Mayur
Event Marks Kannada Pride, Future Plans for Drug Awareness Protest Announced
Bengaluru: Basavaraj Padukote, State President of Namma Karnataka Sene, celebrated his 55th birthday on Thursday at the I.V Sanctum Hotel in Bengaluru. The event, attended by around 300 people, was marked by a strong display of Kannada pride and tradition.
During his address, Padukote emphasized his lifelong dedication to the Kannada language and the importance of protecting it. He reaffirmed his commitment to standing in support of the poor, Dalits, and farmers.
He also outlined the organization's upcoming initiatives, announcing plans for a large-scale drug awareness protest at Freedom Park. Padukote expects over 10,000 people to participate in the event, which aims to raise awareness about the impact of drugs, gambling, and rummy on students. A formal letter of appeal will be submitted to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar regarding these issues.
In addition to the celebrations, a blood donation drive was conducted as part of the event. Padukote further announced that the Namma Karnataka Sene will hold a celebration in December to mark the second anniversary of the organization.
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Namma Karnataka Sena’s Law Advisor, Mathina Khanum, LL.B., said, “I have been appointed as the Law Advisor for this Sena to handle all legal matters. I will work towards the betterment of this organization. Upon hearing about the drug abuse among youngsters, I believe stringent laws should be imposed. In the meantime, we will do our best to raise awareness among youth to prevent them from falling into drug addiction or any other harmful activities. I am committed to being a good advisor throughout my journey.”