India News | Foster Harmony by Respecting Other Religions: CM

Bengaluru, Jul 10 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday emphasised the need to foster religious harmony by respecting other religions.

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“We need to foster religious harmony by respecting other religions. Social equality can be achieved only when there is social, economic and religious harmony,” Bommai said.

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He was speaking at 'Nudi Namana' programme organised to pay tribute to retired engineer-in-chief of the Public Works Department late Dr L Shivalingaiah.

The Chief Minister recalled his father late S R Bommai's close association with Shivalingaiah who was a man of high thinking, the man who prepared a blueprint for many irrigational projects in the State.

S R Bommai was former Chief Minister of Karnataka.

According to Basavaraj Bommai, Shivalinagaiah had a major role in the design and construction of many hospitals, including Victoria and NIMHANS. He was instrumental in construction of many Dr B R Ambedkar institutions in the State.

“Shivalingaiah was a hard worker, an inspiration to youth, he was the national president of BJP Dalit Morcha. The present generation has a lot to learn from Shivalingaiah's dedication and commitment to a cause,” he said.

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