Chitradurga May 9, :: The ‘BSY Abhimanotsava’ held in Chitradurga soil as part of the celebration of 50 years of public life of the pole star of Karnataka politics, farmer leader B.S. Yediyurappa was not just a program, but became an emotional union of lakhs of common people. The ground on the outskirts of Chitradurga, which was literally like a sea of saffron, witnessed a record-breaking convention in the political history of South India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp. More than 100 Swamijis from various Maths of Karnataka were present on the stage, giving a spiritual touch to the program. Many religious leaders including Madara Channaiah Sri and Siddaganga Sri blessed BSY.
    
Amit Shah’s praise: “Yediyurappa’s struggle is the talk of the townships of Karnataka. The moment he took oath as the Chief Minister wearing a green shawl is like writing in golden letters in the history of Indian agriculture. BSY means struggle, BSY means development. He is a courageous personality who built strength from nothing by embodying the party’s ideology,” he described.
B.Y. Vijayendra’s emotional words: “The blessings of the people are the protection of my father. This journey that started from the streets of Shikaripura has grown to a height that the entire country admires today. As important as he is to us as a father, he is equally dear to the farmers of the state as a brother and son,” he said, becoming emotional.
Speaking after receiving the award, B.S. Yediyurappa, “I am forever indebted to this love and admiration. No matter how many times I have been the Chief Minister, I have been satisfied only when I have worked for the farmers. Whether I have power or not, I will be among the people. Every moment of my life is dedicated to the soil of this country,” he said with a sob.
    
A huge silver plough was gifted to him by the farmers’ organisations.
Book launch: A special issue titled ‘Sangharshada Hadi’ depicting BSY’s life journey was released. It contained rare pictures of his childhood, Sangh Parivar days and the struggle during the Emergency.
Janasagar: Preparations were made for the programme on an area of around 500 acres. According to estimates, 10 to 12 lakh people participated in the programme.
More than 50 counters were opened to arrange food for the fans. Tight police deployment was made across Chitradurga and separate parking arrangements were made to control traffic congestion.
This celebration was not just a personal worship, but also a testament to the fact that BSY’s popularity in Karnataka has not waned. This has created a new stir in state politics and is predicted to give great strength to the party organization in the coming days.
               
