Mangaluru, January 21: A new circle at Ballalbhagh named as M Lokayya Shetty memorial circle was inaugurated by MP Nalin Kumar Kateel on Wednesday, January 21st.
The circle was situated in memory and honour of freedom fighter and former MLA late M Lokayya Shetty, by Gurji Deepotsava Samiti of Ballalbagh. The circle was jointly built by Ballalbagh Deepotsava Samiti and Late M. Lokayya Shetty memorial committee.
Statue depicting wrestling scene was also built in the circle which was inaugurated by Chancellor of Nitte University N. Vinay Hegde.
The circle is beautifully constructed with red stone and plants are grown in the center adding to the beauty of the city.
Mahabala Marla, Mayor of Mangaluru City Corporation, A J Shetty, Dr. Vijayprakash, Ajith Kumar Rai Malady, Monappa Bhandary, Sureshchandra Shetty, Prakash Salian and Ganesh Hosabettu, were present.
