The family members of the late Minister, M. Rajashekar Murthy, a prominent politician from the Mysuru-Chamarajanagar region, observed his fourth death anniversary on December 6 without much fanfare.
On the occasion, a bust of the late Minister was unveiled at Sri Basava Vidya Peetha, an institution set up by him in Mariyala village of Chamarajanagar district.
His family members, Mahantha Swami of Muruga Rajendra Vidya Samsthe and the schoolchildren were present.
Speaking to The Hindu , Rajashekar Murthy’s daughter Shashi Kishore said the school had been conceived when her father visited the village and found the children studying in a cowshed. Though the construction was started during his period, it could not be completed before his death.
Rajashekar Murthy’s reason for creating an institution was to offer free schooling and lodging regardless of caste, creed and gender. After his death, his five daughters worked towards completing the work started by their father.
While Rs. 2 crore was released during former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa’s period, another Rs. 2 crore were released by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, she said.
Set up across 13 acres of land, the school currently educates 750 children.
