Chief Minister to unveil Gangadhar Rao Deshpande statue in Belagavi

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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will unveil a statue of freedom fighter Gangadhar Rao Deshpande in Belagavi on December 26. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will open a photo gallery at the memorial. Deshpande, known as the "Lion of Karnataka," played a key role in the 1924 National Congress Session in Belagavi. The memorial was moved from his birthplace due to legal issues with the land. The Gangadhar Rao Deshpande Smarak Samiti is seeking funds for a documentary and additional infrastructure at the site. Plans include a statue of Deshpande on horseback, reflecting his historical journey to Belagavi.


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