Mangalore: Mother tongue is important to develop the feeling of nationalism. A language can only unify a nation and never separate people, Mangalore Taluk Kannada SahithyaParishad President Dr. Manjunatha Revanakara opined.
Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Mathrubhasha Dina’ at Dr. Shivarama Karantha Sabhabhavana of University College Mangaluru organised in association with the language associations (Kannada, Tulu, Hindi, Sanskrit) of the college here on Monday, he emphasized the significance of language tolerance. Presiding over the event, Principal Dr. Anasuya Rai stressed that students should be aware of the mother tongue and we should join hands to develop it.
The program included singing of Kannada, Sanskrit, Hindi and Tulu songs. Dr. Nagarathna N Rao of Hindi Association delivered the inaugural speech. Dr Jagadeesh of Tulu Sangha welcomed the guests. Dr. Madhava of Kannada Sangha mastered the ceremony. The head of Sanskrit department Dr. Kumara Subrahmanya Bhat extended vote of thanks. Teachers and students from various disciplines participated.