Mangaluru: The Gurji Deepotsava Samiti of Ballalbagh have honoured the freedom fighter, worker’s leader late M Lokayya Shetty by constructing a circle in his memorial. The circle was jointly built by Ballalbagh Deepotsava Samiti and Late M. Lokayya Shetty memorial committee. The circle was inaugurated on Wednesday January 21by MP Nalin Kumar Kateel. A statue of wrestling was also built in the circle which was inaugurated by Chancellor of Nitte University N. Vinay Hegde.

The circle is beautifully constructed with red stone and plants are planted in the middle of it. This circle has enhanced the beauty of the city.

MCC Mayor Mahabala Marla, AJ Shetty, Ajith Kumar Rai Malady, Dr. Vijayprakash, Monappa Bhandary, Ganesh Hosabettu, Sureshchandra Shetty were present.