Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said that Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has directed the authorities for starting Dasara preparations and that the Dasara High Powered Committee meeting will be held at the end of this month.
Speaking to presspersons ahead of taking part in the Mysuru Graduates Co-operative Bank Centenary celebrations here this morning, Dr. Mahadevappa, replying to a question on whether Mahisha Dasara celebrations will be allowed this year, said that the Constitution has given religious freedom and as such, that freedom cannot be curtailed. He maintained that it is left to the belief of the people to celebrate Mahisha Dasara.
