Ullal: A proposal to rename circles in the state after Rani Abbakka and to include lessons on her life in textbooks were made during the Rani Abbakka Utsav-2016 inauguration, which was held on Sunday May 8 in Ullal.

Inaugurating the event organised by Ministry of Kannada language and culture and Rani Abbakka Utsava Committee, Karnataka Women’s Commission President V Manjula Manasa said that Mangaluru’s Pumpwell Circle and Bengaluru’s Queen’s Circle must be renamed as ‘Rani Abbakka’ Circle.

She said that life story of Rani Abbakka should be printed in primary and high school text books as well so that every citizen of this country knows of this heroic woman who laid down her life for her motherland.
She said that in this regard, Baraguru Ramachandra Committee has responded positively.

“Today in this society there are women who have been deprived of education, food and health care. Platforms like this must talk about women’s issues. We are celebrating a heroic woman’s life here. Our true respect for Rani Abbakka is incomplete till we talk about troubles faced by women on this soil,” she said adding that even today women are not getting enough opportunity to prove their worth.

Minister for Fisheries and Sports Abhaychandra Jain said that Rani Abbakka’s sacrifices must not be forgotten at any cost.

Jain, who represents Moodabidri-Mulky Assembly segment drew the connection between Moodabidri and Rani Abbakka and revealed that Abbakka hailed from Moodabidri and hence there is a strong connection between the the valiant queen and Moodabidri.

ZP CEO Shreevidhya inaugurated various discussion sessions. Lions District 317D District Governor Kavita S Shastri inaugurated the cultural programmes.

Health Minister U T Khader, MLA Shakuntala Shetty, Karnataka Konkani Saahitya Academy President Roy Castelino and other delegates were present.