Vijayapura: Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil shared a heartfelt update on social media after receiving a special invitation from the Kannada Printing Presses History Research Center. On March 29, 2026, Patil tweeted that Shri M. Krishnamurthy of Swan Printers, who also serves as the secretary of the center, along with his colleagues, visited his residence in Vijayapura.
We saw them extend a warm request for Patil to inaugurate the organization’s bicentennial celebrations, scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Vijayapura city. The event will also feature a grand book fair and the release of “Mudrana Gummata,” a literary work dedicated to Dr. F.G. Halakatti.
Our sources confirmed that Patil graciously accepted the invitation and expressed his happiness to participate. His tweet included images of the meeting, reflecting the cordial atmosphere and the cultural importance of the upcoming program.
ಕನ್ನಡ ಮುದ್ರಣಾಲಯಗಳ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಸಂಶೋಧನಾ ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯವರಾದ, ಸ್ವಾನ್ ಪ್ರಿಂಟರ್ಸ್ ನ ಶ್ರೀ ಎಂ. ಕೃಷ್ಣಮೂರ್ತಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಅವರ ಸಂಗಡಿಗರು ಈ ದಿನ ವಿಜಯಪುರದ ನಮ್ಮ ನಿವಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿದ್ದರು.
12ನೇ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 2026ರ ಭಾನುವಾರ ವಿಜಯಪುರ ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ದ್ವಿಶತಮಾನೋತ್ಸವ ಆಚರಣೆ, ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಮೇಳ ಹಾಗೂ ಡಾ. ಫ.ಗು.… pic.twitter.com/yaArf8JTS6
— M B Patil (@MBPatil) March 30, 2026
Numbers shared by organizers suggest that the bicentennial celebration will attract more than 2,000 visitors, including scholars, writers, and printing industry professionals. The book fair is expected to showcase over 500 titles, with a special section dedicated to Kannada literature and printing history.
We talked to attendees who believe the release of “Mudrana Gummata” will be a highlight of the event. The book aims to shed light on Dr. Halakatti’s contributions to Kannada publishing and his role in preserving regional heritage.
A related social embed of Patil’s tweet, along with the images, is expected to be shared widely across Congress’s official pages and local media outlets. Observers say his involvement adds prestige to the bicentennial celebration and strengthens the connection between political leadership and cultural institutions.
With Vijayapura preparing for this landmark occasion, the Kannada Printing Presses History Research Center hopes the event will inspire future generations to value the legacy of printing and literature in Karnataka.
