From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network
Bengaluru, Aug 15: The Dasara festival will be a low-key affair shorn of all ostentation in view of the massive devastation caused by the floods that has affected 22 out of the 30 districts in Karnataka this year, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Wednesday, August 14.
Briefing reporters after a high-level meeting on Dasara festival celebrations, he said noted literatteur Dr S L Byrappa will be requested to inaugurate the Dasara festival.
In view of the birth centenary celebrations of Jayachamaraj Wodeyar being organized by the State Government, the Chief Minister said the celebrations will be organized in a befitting manner.
He promised to release Rs 20.50 crore for the Dasara festival arrangements.