Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will be among the many VIPs who will be in Belagavi on Saturday to participate in the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations of KLE Society Chairman Dr Prabhakar Kore. Others expected to attend the event at the District Stadium include Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadanvis. Briefing reporters on Wednesday, KLE Society Director and former MLC Mahantesh Kavatgimath said over a lakh people are likely to attend the celebrations and elaborate arrangements have been made for the event.
“Dr Kore is a towering personality in the region and has strived throughout his life establishing a bond of affection among people of Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka through his services in the field of education and health,” said Kavatagimath.
“His commitment and tireless work have inspired millions and will serve as guide for generations to come. He is one person who has contributed immensely in getting Belagavi on the global map” Kavatagimath added.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, Jagadish Shettar, R V Deshpande, Shamanur Shivshankarappa and Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil are among the other dignitaries expected to be present for the function.
