Basavaraj Bommai Acknowledges Banajiga Community’s Role in Karnataka’s Unity

At a felicitation ceremony, former CM Basavaraj Bommai emphasized the crucial role of the Banajiga community and late CM S. Nijalingappa in Karnataka’s unification. He highlighted their contributions in politics, social, and economic arenas while promising continued support to the community.

Former Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Basavaraj Bommai highlighted the crucial efforts of the late former Chief Minister S. Nijalingappa in the unification of Karnataka. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony organized by the Taluk Banajiga Community Welfare Association in Savanur, Bommai underscored the political contributions of the Banajiga community.

Addressing the gathering, Bommai paid tribute to the Banajiga community for teaching values of unity and accountability. He explained that their contributions often go unrecognized. He credited S. Nijalingappa for uniting various regions of Karnataka and emphasized his deep connection with the Shiggaon constituency.

Praising Nijalingappa's leadership in social, economic, and educational fields, Bommai lamented the absence of such leadership today and called for organizational efforts to regain it. He affirmed his commitment to supporting the Banajiga community and promised to facilitate government aid for constructing a community hall. Bommai assured continuous support irrespective of political power.

The event also honored newly elected MPs and meritorious students and was attended by notable leaders, including former CM Jagadish Shettar and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.

(With inputs from agencies.)