Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
T
he Statue of Prosperity of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be the inspiration for the overall development of Karnataka,said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Launching the collection of “Mruthike’ (sacred mud) from all over the state in connection with unveiling of 108 foot tall statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda on the stairs of Vidhana Soudha here on Friday,he said this statue has been built to strive for the continuous development of the state.
The signs of good days for Karnataka are seen from this statue.It would give the confidence of building ‘Nava Bharath ‘ through ‘Navakarnataka’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the statue on November 11.People must attend this function in large numbers for the function.
“Statue of prosperity is the symbol of development and progress”
The CM said the future will be dull if they forget the history and it is their duty to show respect to the king who built this state.
Buddha,Basavanna and Mahaveera were basically the administrators but they reformed for the welfare of people through spirituality.
But Kempegowda stayed amidst the people and built the life of people.For this reason,former CM B.S.Yediyurappa decided to install Kempegowda statue in Bengaluru.
With a view to making life and achievements of the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda the source of inspiration for the people,the sacred mud from all over the state is brought to mix it in the statue.
The idea behind this is to ensure that his inspiration is found in very minute particles.
While the America’s Statue of liberty symbolises liberty, the Statue of Unity marks unity,the statue of prosperity is the mark of prosperity.
The CM said the history of Karnataka is different as their forefathers had built the State.
Krishnadevaraya,Hoysalas,Kadambas and Wodeyars have worked constructively.These leaders had adopted modernity at that time and worked with vision.
Main among them has been Kempegowda who has built a beautiful city by keeping the tanks as basis.This city is situated 3000 feet above the sea level and blessed with good weather condition.
