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Significant Changes for Nada Habba Dasara: CM DK Shivakumar Reveals New Plans
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News18•03-10-2026, 14:33
Significant Changes for Nada Habba Dasara: CM DK Shivakumar Reveals New Plans
- •CM DK Shivakumar announced significant changes for this year's Nada Habba Dasara, stating that everything must evolve with time.
- •He has invited the film industry to Dasara and requested an air show and military contingents from the Defense Minister for a fresh approach.
- •Tableaux depicting art and culture from other states have been requested for the Dasara Jumboo Savari, and Chief Ministers of neighboring states have been invited.
- •Regarding the SIR confusion, CM DK Shivakumar stated that the state government is not conducting a separate investigation as the Election Commission is already probing the matter.
- •DK Shivakumar clarified that he did not stage a protest in front of the Election Commissioner but legally brought the issue to their attention, questioning what was wrong with that.
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Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that several changes are being introduced for this year's Nada Habba Dasara to bring newness, including inviting cultural troupes and tableaux depicting the art and culture of other states for the Jumboo Savari, planning an air show, and requesting military contingents from the Defense Minister.
Sri Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji, the pontiff of Koppal's Gavimath, will inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festivities this year.
The Mysuru Dasara festival is scheduled to be held from October 11 to October 21, with the inaugural event on the first day and the Jamboo Savari taking place on October 21.
