Tumakuru: Union minister V. Somanna has strongly criticised the Tumakuru district administration for “disrespecting the nation” by allegedly ignoring the official event held to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s contribution to India’s unity and sovereignty.

Speaking at a public gathering in Tumakuru, Somanna said that despite being informed well in advance about the Ekta Yatra — an event organised by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to mark National Unity Day — the district administration failed to participate. “I had personally informed the district officials about the programme. Yet, they chose to ignore it. Government officers, whoever they may be, should not behave like puppets of the state government,” Somanna remarked.

He further stated that the Ekta Yatra was organised fol

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