Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Karkala Development, Tulu Status Discussed With Karnataka Chief Minister
V Sunil Kumar, a lawmaker from Karkala, met Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
They talked about improving Karkala and other coastal areas.
They also discussed a large religious festival planned for February 2027.
The festival will last ten days and may bring many visitors.
Kumar asked for special money to improve roads and other facilities for those visitors.
He also asked the government to consider making Tulu the state’s second official language.
Several tourism, irrigation, health, education and job projects were discussed.
The government is expected to consider some of these proposals at a cabinet meeting in Mangaluru in September 2026.
BJP MLA V Sunil Kumar met Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to discuss Karkala’s development and preparations for the 2027 Mahamastakabhisheka.
The ten-day Sri Gommateshwara Swamy ceremony will begin on 18 February 2027 and is expected to attract visitors from India and abroad.
Kumar requested a special infrastructure grant and reviewed pending funds, existing works and approvals for new schemes.
The proposed agenda includes coastal development, Tulu’s recognition as Karnataka’s second official language, tourism, Kambala, jobs and irrigation.
Other demands include better roads, tourism projects, a 100-bed hospital in Hebri, a nursing college building and a local sculpture-and-furniture hub.
- Who
- BJP MLA V Sunil Kumar and Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
- What
- They discussed Karkala’s development, coastal projects, Tulu’s official-language status and preparations for the Mahamastakabhisheka.
- When
- The meeting took place on Wednesday; the cabinet meeting is scheduled for 18 September 2026, and the ceremony begins on 18 February 2027.
- Where
- The discussion was held in Bengaluru; proposed projects cover Karkala, Hebri and other coastal districts.
- Why
- To review ongoing works and funding, seek approvals for new schemes, and prepare infrastructure for the expected festival crowds.
- Meeting participants
- V Sunil Kumar, BJP MLA for Karkala, and Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- Mahamastakabhisheka dates
- A ten-day ceremony beginning 18 February 2027
- Expected visitors
- Pilgrims and visitors from India and other countries
- Cabinet meeting
- Scheduled in Mangaluru on 18 September 2026
- Language proposal
- Proclamation of Tulu as Karnataka’s second official language
- Health proposal
- Upgrade Hebri Community Health Centre to a 100-bed taluk hospital
- Major infrastructure request
- A special grant for facilities needed for the Mahamastakabhisheka