Is an expensive memorial really necessary?

"Karnataka to build Rs. 100 million memorial for Dr. Rajkumar". This actually got me thinking... is it really necessary to incur this kind of expenditure? There are, probably, 100 million more worthy causes for using that kind of money. But a memorial? I know, Annavaru has done a lot for the propogation and safe-guard of Kannada language, Kannada culture and the Kannada Film Industry. I respect the departed soul for what he was. But then, this kind of expenditure in his name is not quite justified.

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