‘Vartha Bharati’ strengthening democratic values: DyCM Dr Ashwath Narayan Media Release December 31, 2020 Bengaluru, Dec 31: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C N Ashwath Narayan on Thursday released the 18th annual special edition of Vartha Bharati Kannada Daily at his residence at Race Course Road here in Bengaluru. The Dy.CM then handed over the first copies to Dilip and Melisa were present as representatives of Vartha Bharati Readers. Dr Ashwath Narayan said af the release that, " Vartha Bharati has gained immense popularity and credibility by winning hearts of Kannadigas. It has always worked to strengthen democratic values by becoming the true voice of the people. I congratulate the Chief Editor Abdussalam Puthige and his entire team on successfully entering 18th year in this illustrious journey of objective and pro people journalism."