Mysore/Mysuru, Aug. 13 -- Demanding the restoration of the cremation site of legendary Kannada actor late Dr. Vishnuvardhan, members of the Kannadambe Rakshana Vedike staged a protest yesterday in front of Dr. Vishnuvardhan Memorial, opposite Udbur Gate on Mysuru-H.D. Kote Road.

Vedike State President Rajashekar said Vishnuvardhan was not just a person, but a force to reckon with. The cremation site of such a towering personality, located within Abhiman Studio premises in Bengaluru, was razed overnight, he said.

"The Government must take responsibility to restore the cremation site. If not, fans of the late actor will pool resources to purchase the land at the rate fixed by the Government and build a temple in his memory," he declared....