The Karnataka Film Workers Artists Technicians Federation has requested the government to declare April 12 as Swabhimana Day.
The Karnataka Film Workers Artists Technicians Federation (KFWATF) called for the Karnataka Government to declare April 12 ' the death day of icon of Kannada cinema Dr.Rajkumar as 'Swabhimana Day' ' Self esteem day. On the occasion of first death anniversary of Dr.Rajkumar this announcement should be made by the government says President of the KFWATF Ashok in a media release.