Devaraj Urs’s Jayanthi celebrated in Mysuru

Mysuru celebrated the 111th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs on Thursday with glowing tributes. Officials including Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikant Reddy, Mysuru Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer S. Yukesh Kumar, and Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner M.K. Savitha attended the event. They offered flower petals to a newly installed statue of Urs in the Deputy Commissioner's office in Siddhartha Nagar.

Mysore Paints and Varnishes Ltd Chairman H.D. Ganesh inaugurated the celebrations organized by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, MCC, and the Department of Backward Classes Welfare at Kalamandira. Ganesh highlighted Urs's efficient and honest administration during his eight-year term, stating that his ideals and vision would continue to guide the younger generation. He noted that Urs did not seek power for personal gain but to support the lives of the disadvantaged and ensure justice for backward communities.

Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner M.K. Savitha emphasized Urs's significant contributions to uplifting backward classes, noting his implementation of land reforms and the "land to the tiller" initiative to provide economic and social security to oppressed sections. He also highlighted Urs's role in transforming education by establishing hostels for students from backward classes and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Lecturer Halappa H. from the Government Pre-University College in Saragur spoke about Urs viewing power as a responsibility to bring about transformation in the lives of the disadvantaged and marginalized. The event was attended by officials from the Backward Classes Welfare Department and students.