State to pursue official recognition for Kannada flag, language: CM

MYSURU Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said the State government was committed to securing official recognition for the Kannada language and the Kannada flag. He said former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had earlier brought the issue of official recognition for the Kannada flag to the attention of the Union government. The State government would discuss the matter during the next session of the legislature and take steps towards enacting the necessary legislation, he added.

“There is no constitutional restriction on this. Our government is committed to securing a distinct identity and recognition for the Kannada language and flag,” he said. Mr. Shivakumar was speaking after releasing the fourth volume of former Chief Minister and noted writer M.

Veerappa Moily’s literary work Vishwasamskritiya Mahayana (Gadya Mahakavya) here. DKS recalls writing his book Recalling his own interest in literature, Mr. Shivakumar said he had written a book titled Neerina Hejje, based on his experiences as Irrigation Minister.