Bengaluru, Feb. 19 -- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is undergoing treatment for knee pain, requires a few more days to recover.

However, he must continue handling administrative duties, office work and events. Daily travel to the office by car has become challenging, as getting in and out aggravates his knee pain.

The Government-provided car - 'Toyota Fortuner' - requires considerable effort for entry and exit, making travel uncomfortable for the CM. To address this, Siddaramaiah is considering purchasing a 'Toyota Vellfire', known for its easy accessibility and superior comfort.

Before finalising the purchase, he test-drove the 'Toyota Vellfire' and even arrived at Vidhana Soudha in the vehicle for a pre-budget meeting yesterday. ...