India, July 27 -- Mysuru; Preparations for installation of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs statue at Deputy Commissioner's office premises has reached the final stages with Arasu Prathime Prathistana Samithi all set to invite Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to unveil the statue on Aug. 20 to mark the birth anniversary celebrations of D. Devaraj Urs.

Samithi State President Zakir Hussain and office-bearers held discussions with Social Welfare and District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa and MLA Tanveer Sait in this regard.

D. Devaraj Urs, who is known as the 'Reformer of Backward Classes,' was responsible for abolition of carrying night soil by Dalits and bonded labour. He also initiated measures to ensure people belonging to the backward...