Karnataka CM asks people to reject voices demanding state's division

Reminding the people of Karnataka that the state was unified because of efforts of several visionaries, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Thursday asked them to reject outright the "voices" demanding its division.

In his address at a function to celebrate the 63rd "Karnataka Rajyotsava", the state formation day, he urged people not to pay heed to any "false propaganda", while promising to ensure all-round development of Karnataka.

"I have a request to the people of Karnataka on this occasion. We are hearing voices from different parts, demanding splitting of this beautiful state, we have to reject those voices outright," Kumaraswamy said.

He urged people of all 30 districts in the state, not to pay heed to any "false propaganda and to join hands to build Karnataka as children of a single mother."
Underlining Karnataka's rich tradition of unity in diversity, the chief minister said, "We should continue to ensure that people of all religions, communities and traditions live in harmony here."
"Our intention is to teach English, purely for communication purpose."