Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa said the demand to include “Boudharudhyana” in the national anthem is being examined by the Ministry of Kannada and Culture.
On Saturday, in an interview with press officers in Mysuru, Dr. Mahadevappa confirmed the receipt of the demand to include “Boudharudhyana” in the national anthem, adding that the Ministry of Kannada and Culture is looking into the same.
It may be mentioned here that the demand was one of the resolutions passed at the ‘Buddha Maha Sammelan’ held in Mysuru recently. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Home Minister G. Parameshwara and Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi were among the dignitaries who attended the event.
Former Mysuru Mayor R. Purushotham, who presided over the Sammelan, said the word “Boudharudhyana” is present in the original Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujathe composed by poet laureate Kuvempu, which was adopted as the national anthem.
“November Revolution”
Dr. Mahadevappa dismissed speculation of a “November revolution” in the party.
“There is no such thing as a November ‘kranti’ (revolution),” he said, mentioning that Mr Siddaramaiah would continue as the chief minister of the state.
In view of Mr. Siddaramaiah’s reported statement that he will continue as Chief Minister for the entire tenure if the Congress high command allows, Dr. Mahadevappa said that the high command decides all important matters in the party.
About the proposed change of the cabinet of Dr. Mahadevappa said the party high command would have to take a decision, adding that there was nothing wrong with legislators trying to become ministers in the proposed change.
When asked about the reported spat he had with Energy Minister KJ Geroge in the cabinet, Dr. Mahadevappa said the Cabinet meetings were meant for deliberation. “It was a healthy discussion … And a solution was found,” he said.
Published – 01 Nov 2025 20:44 IST
