Koti Kanta Gaayana Programme: Over 1 Crore People Sing 6 Classic Kannada Songs in a Record of Sorts in Karnataka (Watch Video)
Bengaluru, Oct 28: The ‘Koti Kanta Gaayana’ programme on Friday received overwhelming response with more than one crore people estimated to have sung six classic Kannada songs in various locations across the state and at several places in the country and abroad on the day.
The mass singing programme was organised by the Kannada and Culture Department in ahead of Karnataka Rajyotsava (state formation day) on November 1. More than one crore people sang at the same time across Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai told reporters after inaugurating the event on the footsteps of ‘Vidhana Soudha’ here. Chhath Puja 2022: Dry Day Declared in Delhi on October 30, Liquor Shops To Remain Shut.
“It’s a world record,” Bommai said as he highlighted the people’s passion for Kannada language and culture. The Chief Minister said a similar event was organised last year as well but this time it has seen wider participation.
Watch over 1 crore people singing classic Kannada songs under Koti Kanta Gaayana program:
The ‘Koti Kanta Gaayana’ programme on Friday saw participation of over one crore people singing classic Kannada songs at various places across the State. Watch a video of women singing at the BJP office in Malleshwaram
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“The songs selected are vibrating throughout Karnataka. Our heart beats for Kannada. We are proud of our language and culture. The programme enabled us to take a vow for a grand future of Karnataka,” Bommai said. Karnataka Rajyotsava 2022 Date: Know History, Karnataka Formation Day Celebration and Significance of Observing the Annual State Public Holiday.
The ‘Koti Kanta Gaayana’ programme was organised at Raj Bhavan and various government departments. The Bharatiya Janata Mahila Morcha too organised the event in which women sang the song on the steps of the ‘Jagannath Bhavan’, the BJP state headquarters at Malleshwaram in the city.
