"If Basavanna's principles are followed, all our problems can be resolved": Former Karnataka CM Bommai

Basavaraj Bommai, former Karnataka CM, emphasized Basavanna's principles as solutions to religious violence during Basava Jayanthi. He lauded Basavanna's relevance in addressing inequality and urged the promotion of Basava literature for peace. G.R. Channabasappa received the Basavashree Award, while M.D. Pallavi and the F.G. Halakatti Research Foundation were honored with the Vachana Sahitya Shree Award.