Chief Minister Gets Grand Welcome in Madikeri

Madikeri, Aug. 16: Congress workers welcomed D.K. Shivakumar, who arrived in Kodagu district for the first time after becoming the Chief Minister of the state, in the district headquarters Madikeri.

As he arrived at J. Thimmaiah Circle in Madikeri via Bhagamandali A road, the workers who had gathered there whistled and cheered. Bands and chande instruments played. When D.K. Shivakumar got out of his car, they showered him with flowers using a JCB and cheered him. Madikeri MLA Mantar Gowda received the Chief Minister. Later, during a program held at a private resort, Mantar Gowda welcomed him with a garland made of coffee and a gift. Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna was also present.

Later, addressing the workers, D.K. Shivakumar said, "As a representative of all of you and together with your MLAs, I am committed to giving a separate plan for this district in the coming days. Congress will come back to power in the state in 2028 as well. I want your cooperation."

The two MLAs from Kodagu have given strength to the party and the state government. It is commendable that both MLAs Dr. Mantar Gowda and A.S. Ponnanna have recruited workers in large numbers in Madikeri and Bhagamandala. The two discussed many issues related to the development of Kodagu. They said that separate ideas are needed for the development of Kodagu and they have given information about this.

The Bharat Jodo program has been designed to increase youth power by actively participating in sports, culture and literature. Under this, each panchayat will get a grant of Rs. 10 lakh. The youth should take advantage of this and increase the strength of the nation. With the blessings of the people and the efforts of the workers, he is the Chief Minister today and the Congress will win the next election as well. He also appealed to everyone to pray for good rains.

People who waited for more than 3 hours

The Chief Minister arrived at around 3 pm for the welcome program organized for CM DK Shivakumar at General Thimmaiah Circle in Madikeri. As early as 12 noon, the public and Congress workers gathered at the circle and were waiting for the CM's arrival. For 3 hours, the police personnel at the circle ensured that there was no obstruction to the smooth movement of vehicles. Members of the Sri Muthappa Chande Mela of Maldare and the KNB Beats team of Kushalnagar also waited for about 3 hours for the CM's arrival.

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