CM DK Shivakumar Offers Prayers at Bhagandeshwara Sannidhi

Madikeri, Aug. 16: For the first time after assuming office as the Chief Minister of the state, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited the holy place Bhagandeshwara Sannidhi in Bhagamandala. The CM visited the temple along with his wife Usha and offered prayers for the welfare of the country.

Chief Minister Shivakumar was supposed to land at the helipad of Bhagamandala Cauvery College Grounds at around 11.45 am today, but it was 12.20 pm when the Chief Minister arrived. Meanwhile, Virajpet MLA and Chief Minister's Political Secretary A.S. Ponnanna, along with Congress Party President Teethira Dharmaja Uthappa, former MLC Veena Achaiah, Sports Authority Vice President Arun Machiah, Congress leader Chandramouli, spokesperson M. Lakshman, G.P. Former President K.P. Chandrakala, Deputy Commissioner S.J. Somashekar, Mangalore Zone IGP Amit Singh, Superintendent of Police Bindumani, G.P. CEO Anand Prakash Meena, DCF Abhishek, political party leaders, activists, officials of various departments, were waiting near the helipad amidst tight police security. At this time, it suddenly rained for some time. Those gathered there were waiting for the arrival of CM D.K.Shi amidst the pouring rain. The CM arrived amidst the rain. 

In-charge Minister Narendra Swamy was with him. D.K.Shi, who received a salute from the police department, was welcomed by the party and the district administration. Shivakumar spoke to the media and said that he had come to pray at Bhagandeshwar for good rains and filling of the state's reservoirs. Responding to media queries, he proceeded to Bhagandeshwar temple by car from there.

After visiting Triveni Sangam and drinking holy water, the CM went to Bhagandeshwar temple and offered special prayers and pujas.

Necessary action from the government

Speaking to reporters at the helipad in Bhagandeshwar, D.K. Shivakumar responded to the issue of wildlife-human conflict and said that due to the lack of food in the plains, wild animals are coming to the hills. Due to this, human-wildlife conflict is increasing in Kodagu district as well. He said that the government will take necessary steps to control this.

Due to heavy rains, the roads of Kodagu have been damaged and agricultural and horticultural crops have been destroyed. Responding to a question about announcing a special package for Kodagu district in this direction, he said that he is just starting his term as Chief Minister and will review the situation of the Finance Department and pay attention to this in the coming days. Speaking after offering prayers at Bhagandeshwar, the CM prayed to Mother Cauvery and Lord Bhagandeshwar for success in the Mekedatu struggle in the name of our water, our rights.

Accordingly, the prayers have been answered and the construction of the Mekedatu dam has also been made possible, D.K. Shivakumar recalled. He informed that he had prayed at Bhagandeshwar today for the prosperity of the country.

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