Amma deserved state honours, says Shivarajkumar

Parvathamma Rajkumar, late Sandalwood producer and wife of

Kannada

thespian, Dr Rajkumar, was laid to rest with full state honours, which did not go down well with some people, who criticized the state government decision for giving state honours. In fact, a lawyer has filed a complaint objecting to it.

Speaking at the condolence meet of Parvathamma Rajkumar, actor Shivarajkumar has said everyone is entitled to express their views.

Amma

has participated in Gokak agitation and fought for Sandalwood industry whenever there is a crisis. As a woman, she has achieved a lot for Sandalwood industry, for which she deserves state honours.