Bengaluru, Aug. 31 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday hailed the contributions of the Mysuru kings and the Urs community towards building a secular and non-religious Karnataka with a focus on human development.

Speaking at the Golden Jubilee of the Urs Association at the Palace Grounds, he said, "The Urs community may be small in size, but its contribution to the state is immense. The Wadeyar family has made significant contributions to the state. The iconic KRS, Vani Vilas Sagar dam, JC Engineering College, Victoria Hospital, and Shivanasamudra Power Plant are just some of the cornerstones they laid for a progressive Karnataka. We are all enjoying the fruits of their vision and effort."

"The Urs community leader...