Mangalore : A Hakkothaya Jatha has been planned in Mangalore on September 7 under the aegis of Namma Tulunadu Trust and other organizations in support of the demand for classical status to Tulu and to include Tulu in the 8th schedule of the Constitution.
Informing this to reporters at Press Club on July 29, Monday, GVS Ullal, Founder President of the Trust, said the ancient language of Tulu which is spoken by over one crore people is still fighting for due recognition despite innumerous appeals made to the authorities over the past several years.
He said the jatha will be held from Jyothi Circle upto the DC office. There will be a public meeting outside the DC office compound later on.
A preparatory meeting to discuss the programme will be held at Sri Krishna Kalyana Mandir, Kadri Mallikatta on August 10, GVS Ullal informed.
Harikrishna Punaroor, Honorary President of the Trust, Vidyashree Rai, Treasurer and others were present at the press meet.