FOR RELEASE: November 26, 2024

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP PROCLAIMS KANNADA LANGUAGE AND RAJYOTSAVA DAY

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP. Mayor Janice S. Mironov issued a Proclamation to Archna Archarya, President of Karnataka Cultural Organization-Brindavana NJ, and community members recognizing November 1, 2024, as “Kannada Language and Rajyotsava Day” in celebration of the cultural heritage, diversity, and “contributions of the Kannadiga community in our Township and our State”.

Mayor Mironov’s Proclamation reads, "On November 1, 1956, the State of Karnataka in South India was formed, and each year this day is celebrated as Kannada Rajyotsava, a public holiday dedicated to the unity of Kannada-speaking or Kannadiga- people. As one of the oldest languages that is still spoken today, Kannada has unique etymological formations and is the language of culturally significant literature and inscriptions dating back thousands of years.”

The Mayoral Proclamation continues, "The Kannadiga community has contributed significantly to the social, economic and cultural fabric of our community, and stands as a testament to the diversity and inclusivity that defines East Windsor Township and the State of New Jersey.”

Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents Proclamation recognizing November 1 as "Kannada Language and Rajyotsava Day, to Archna Archarya, President of Karnalaka Cultrural Organization Brindavana NJ and community members.