Chief Minister directs officials to make Mysuru flex-free during Dasara
Ambassadors from different countries invited; religious heads to attend inaugural event
Mysuru Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar instructed officials to ensure the city remains free of unauthorized flex posters and publicity materials during the Dasara festivities, except for official Dasara promotions. At a review meeting for Mysuru Dasara-2026, Shivakumar ordered the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and police to begin clearing unlicensed flex materials from Monday.
Ambassadors from various nations and religious leaders from across the state have been invited to take part in the Dasara events, including the inaugural ceremony atop Chamundi Hill on October 11. Sri Gavisiddeshwara Swami of Koppal has been invited to inaugurate the festivities. Shivakumar emphasized that politics should not interfere with the celebrations and directed the district administration to consult with the Mysuru royal family and respect its members' suggestions.
Medal winners from the Asian Games and a Tibetan community tableau from Karnataka's Bylakuppe will participate in the Dasara procession. A special tableau from Dakshina Kannada will also be displayed. Shivakumar directed the CESC to ensure the 21-day Dasara illumination remains a prominent aspect of the celebrations. He also instructed officials to provide clear seat numbers for gold card and ticket holders to avoid confusion.
The Chief Minister directed officials to prevent tourists from being harassed or inconvenienced during the festivities, monitor hotel tariffs and rates, and ensure no unauthorised publicity materials, including ones with his own photographs, are permitted in the city.
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