Mysore/Mysuru, May 14 -- Amid a nationwide push for fuel conservation and austerity measures advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the West Asia conflict and fuel shortage concerns, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's inspection spree in Mysuru city this morning raised eyebrows over the sheer size of his motorcade, which exceeded 30 to 35 vehicles.

The Chief Minister was in the city to inspect several major infrastructure projects, including the ongoing underground cabling works replacing 11 kV overhead power lines along the Outer Ring Road at Srirampura. The project is estimated to cost Rs. 588.24 crore.

The inspection tour began at Aravinda Nagar, where Siddaramaiah reviewed the underground cabling work on Shiva Temple Road. H...