Mysuru, Aug. 12 -- On account of the birthday celebrations of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Mysuru Yuva Balaga yesterday distributed ethnic dresses to Dasara elephants' mahouts and kavadis, camping at Mysore Palace premises.

Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda distributed dhoti, shirt and shalya (stole) to the mahouts and kavadis of nine Dasara elephants led by Howdah-carrier Abhimanyu, that have arrived in the first batch for the Nada Habba scheduled to be held from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2.

MLA Harishgowda said, CM Siddaramaiah has set a precedent for the present crop of politicians, by practicing what he preaches and reaching the benefits of the Guarantee Schemes to the people, and carving a space in people's heart, with his development oriented a...