Birth anniversary of Devaraj Urs celebrated in Shivamogga - The HinduPublished - August 20, 2026 08:00 pm IST - ShivamoggaShivamogga district administration celebrating former CM Devaraj Urs birth anniversary at Kuvempu Ranga Mandira in Shivamogga on Thursday. | Photo Credit: S.K. DineshPoliticians, officers and intellectuals recalled the contributions of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs at a programme organised to celebrate his 111th birth anniversary in Shivamogga on Thursday.C.S. Chandrabhoopal, president of the Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority, Shivamogga district, said Urs’s contributions to society would remain forever. The policy of ensuring land to the tiller was historic, he said, and brought about significant change in the lives of lakhs of people. Urs gave voice to the voiceless and ensured social justice for the deprived sections of society, he said.Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti said the policy changes and historic laws implemented during Urs’s tenure had reached a vast section of society, and that beneficiaries should remember his contributions.Nallikatte Siddesh, professor of Kannada at Kuvempu University, delivered a talk on the life and contributions of Devaraj Urs.Senior officers of various departments were present at the programme.Published - August 20, 2026 08:00 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }