Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai inaugurated the new district of Karnataka 'Vijayanagar'

·         Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai inaugurated ‘Vijayanagar’ as the 31st district of the state.

·         The notification for the formation of the Vijayanagar district was issued on 8 February, despite protests by the opposition in Karnataka, and the opposition-held a rally against the decision.

·         This 31st district of Karnataka is carved out of Ballari district.

·         The name Vijayanagara is inspired by the Vijayanagara Empire of King Krishna Devaraya, whose ruins have been recognized as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Important Facts

About Karnataka

v  Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot

v  Capital: Bengaluru

v  Chief Minister: Basavaraj Bommai

v  Formation: 1 November 1956