As part of the celebration, a Painting Exhibition to honour the courage of Unsung Heroes of Karnataka was inaugurated by Shri Pralhad Joshi (Minister of, Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Govt. of India), Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal (Minister of State, Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Govt. of India) and other Eminent Dignitaries. Smt. Uma Nanduri (Chairman, LKA), Shri Ramakrishna Vedala (Secretary, LKA), LKA officers, Senior Artists and Art lovers were also present during the event.