Bengaluru, Sep 28 (PTI) Former Chief Minister S M Krishna will be the chief guest during the inaugural ceremony of the historic Dasara festival in Mysuru this year on October 7, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Tuesday.

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The government decided to invite him, not just because he was a former CM, but due to the fact that he was a seasoned statesman and had carried out various development works when he held important positions, the Chief Minister told reporters after chairing a meeting on the coming Dasara celebrations.

Like last year, this time too, the festivities will be a low-key affair in view of COVID-19.

The 10-day celebration will end on 'Vijaya Dashami', which falls on October 15.

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