Archive · 20 Jan 2026
CM Inaugurates Sangolli Rayanna Statue in Belagavi
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, inaugurated a statue of Sangolli Rayanna, a freedom fighter, in Belagavi district.
He also performed a ground-breaking ceremony for various development projects in the area.
The government plans to develop the memorial sites of six other freedom fighters who were hanged by the British.
The aim is to make Sangolli and Nandagad popular tourist destinations.
The Chief Minister praised Rayanna's patriotism and said remembering his life and sacrifice is important.
The foundation stone for the Veerabhoomi, which showcases Rayanna's life and struggle, was laid in 2013.
A Shaurya Bhoomi and a Sainik School were inaugurated in Sangolli in 2024.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the statue of Sangolli Rayanna in Nandagad, Belagavi district.
The government plans to develop memorial sites of six other freedom fighters hanged by the British.
Sangolli and Nandagad are being developed as tourist destinations.
The Veerabhoomi, showcasing Rayanna's life and struggle, had its foundation stone laid in 2013.
A Shaurya Bhoomi and a Sainik School were inaugurated in Sangolli in 2024.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Belagavi district in-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi
- What
- Inauguration of Sangolli Rayanna statue and bhoomi pooja for development works
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Nandagad, Belagavi district
- Why
- To honor the life and sacrifice of Sangolli Rayanna and develop the area as a tourist destination
- Location
- Nandagad, Belagavi district
- Event
- Inauguration of Sangolli Rayanna statue
- Inaugurated By
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Additional Development
- Bhoomi pooja for various development works
- Future Plans
- Development of memorial sites of six other freedom fighters
- Tourist Destinations
- Sangolli and Nandagad
- Year of Foundation Stone
- 2013
- Year of Sainik School Inauguration
- 2024