Mysuru, Aug. 1 -- D.K. Shivakumar to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Oval Grounds helipad

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) received a grand welcome from Congress workers and supporters during his visit to Mysuru this noon, his first to the city after assuming office as the Chief Minister.

His visit coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mysuru later in the day and Shivakumar will receive the PM at the Oval Grounds helipad as his chopper lands from the Mysore Airport in Mandakalli.

As the CM arrived, thousands of party workers lined the route to Chamundi Hill, turning the reception into a festive event. Supporters began gathering from around 9 am at Maharana Pratap Simha Circle, carrying placards, bouquets an...