Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political secretary K Govindaraj and state's special representative in Delhi T B Jayachandra were present at these meetings. Siddaramaiah also called on Congress National President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and held discussions

As Siddaramaiah turned 76 on Thursday, several party leaders wishes him at the Karnataka Bhavan

Siddaramaiah met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and requested him to hold an air show by the Indian Air Force in Mysuru during Dussehra celebrations from October 15-24. The chief minister said the IAF had conducted air shows at the Torch Light Parade Ground in Mysuru in 2017 and 2019

Siddaramaiah also met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and discussed issues related to Karnataka

Noting that the renowned Mysuru Dasara festivities showcases the grandeur of Karnataka in all its resplendence, Siddaramaiah in a letter submitted to Rajnath Singh said the entire country is privy to the glorious history and traditions of the state through these celebrations