Bengaluru: Writer SL Bhyrappa, who is known for his open support to prime minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Dasara 2019 festival.
A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting of Dasara organizing committee held in Bengaluru, which was chaired by CM BS Yediyurappa. The meeting also decided to celebrate the Dasara in a simple way keeping in mind flood in the North Karnataka region. However, the CM made it clear that the government will not cut its financial aid to the celebrations as it is the major tourist attraction and will help the state to attract the tourist from across the globe. The state government has decided to release Rs 20.50 crore to organise the festival between September 29 and October 8. While informing that the event will be celebrated as always, the CM has also asked the officials to make sure that the homegrown talents are given priority during the festivities, that emcompasses literary and cultural events as well.