Bengaluru, June 20 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday met with a high-level delegation of Non-Resident Kannadigas (NRKs) representing 30 countries at the Vidhana Soudha (state legislature), seeking to strengthen the bond between the state and its global diaspora.

The delegation was led by the Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, KH Muniyappa.

The CM expressed his pride in the achievements of the Kannada community worldwide.

"Kannadigas across the world have carried our language, culture and values to every corner of the globe while making significant contributions in diverse fields. Their achievements and enduring connection to Karnataka are a source of pride and inspiration for us all," Shivakuma...