Udupi: Peace and safe society is the ultimate priority of the government, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.

He was speaking after hoisting the national flag as a part of the 71th Republic Day celebrations at Ajjarakadu district stadium.

Bommai, also district in-charge minister, said that any attempt to disturb peace would be successfully thwarted.

He urged the people not to resort to violence if they had an anti or pro-opinions on any issue. The vested interests are trying to create disturbance in the country.

Bommai asserted that Udupi district had great potential in terms of tourism and can contribute to the economic development of the country.

The minister said that the governments had failed to exploit the resources in the district. The basic infrastructure promoting tourism activities will be given utmost importance, he added.

He opined that the coastal line should be connected to the inner land of the state. The fishing activities aiding innovative technological support for boats should be ensured.