A grand Basavanna statue will be unveiled in Ballari within six months, as announced by MLA Nara Bharath Reddy on Monday, fulfilling a long-pending public demand. The project was delayed due to technical reasons but will now be taken up on priority. The announcement was made after inaugurating Basava Jayanti celebrations at the Joladarashi Doddanagouda Auditorium in Ballari. The event took place on April 21, 2026.
MLA Nara Bharath Reddy spoke about the project after inaugurating the Basava Jayanti celebrations, stating that it will be completed within the given timeframe. The demand for the Basavanna statue has been pending for a long time, and its completion is expected to be a significant development for the region. The project’s delay was attributed to technical reasons, but with the renewed priority, it is expected to be finished soon.
The Basava Jayanti celebrations were organized at the Dr. Joladarashi Doddanagouda Auditorium in Ballari, where MLA Nara Bharath Reddy made the announcement. The event marked an important occasion, and the unveiling of the Basavanna statue is anticipated to be a significant addition to the city.