Preserve Vishnu's memorial, Union minister Shobha urges CM Siddaramaiah
'It is heartbreaking that such a legendary icon, loved by millions, has not been given the honour he truly deserves, and that even his memorial could not be safeguarded,' she wrote in a letter to the CM.
Vishnuvardhan played a pivotal role in bringing national attention to Kannada cinema. Shobha urged the government to immediately acquire the land through the Department of Kannada and Culture, offer fair compensation to its owners, and preserve the site as a 'kala grama', a national-level cultural hub for art exhibitions, training, and tourism.
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