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Codava National Council to hold 31st Kakkada Padnett on August 2
The Codava National Council (CNC) will hold the 31st Annual Public Kakkada Padnett on August 2 at Capitol Village in Madikeri, starting at 10:30 a.m. The Hans India reports that senior journalist…
The Story in Brief
The Codava National Council (CNC) will hold the 31st Annual Public Kakkada Padnett on August 2 at Capitol Village in Madikeri, starting at 10:30 a.m. The Hans India reports that senior journalist Deepak Thimmaiah, former media advisor to Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, will be the guest of honour. The CNC says the event honours a key agrarian and folkloric tradition of the Codava people, symbolising their spiritual bond with nature, River Cauvery, sacred groves (Devakads), and warrior heritage. Organisers urge attendees to come in traditional Codava attire.
The Indian Opinion
The Codava National Council is framing its annual Kakkada Padnett as a pure agrarian tradition, but the choice of Deepak Thimmaiah, a political media advisor, as guest of honour suggests this is also a platform for visibility and lobbying. With 31 years of public observances, the community deserves a fair hearing for its claims over sacred groves and river rights. The real test will be whether the event yields concrete policy outcomes, not just photo opportunities.
Source: thehansindia.com
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