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District In-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has said that the name of the chief guest who will inaugurate this year's Dasara festivities will be announced personally by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday during the ceremonial welcome of the Dasara elephant squad at the Mysore Palace premises, Dr. Mahadevappa explained that the Dasara High-Level Committee has left the final decision on the inaugurator entirely to the Chief Minister's discretion. "Accordingly,he will make the official announcement," he said.

Earlier in the day, a meeting of the Dasara Executive Committee was held at the Mysore Palace Board Off...