CM urges people to explore tourist destinations with families
The Hindu
Karnataka celebrates World Tourism Day: CM Siddaramaiah urges people to explore State's diverse attractions; Minister Patil highlights its four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and potential for more.
On the occassion of World Tourism Day on September 27, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged people to explore Karnataka’s tourist destinations with their families, emphasising the State’s diverse attractions participating virtually in an event organised by the Department of Tourism which was aimed at promoting tourism within Karnataka while honouring its cultural legacy and natural wonders.
H.K. Patil, Minister of Law, Parliamentary Affairs, and Tourism highlighted Karnataka’s appeal as a tourist destination, known for its wildlife, temples, coastline, and more. He noted that Karnataka boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the potential for more. Mr. Patil underscored the importance of preserving historical sites and monuments, as they offer insights into the State’s rich cultural heritage.
Senior BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday (November 23, 2024) said the landslide victory of the Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly election was historic, and that it reflected people’s mindset across the country. She added that the DMK would be unseated from power in the 2026 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu and that the BJP would be the reason for it.