It is so boring, all seems so dull and the environs is one of inactivity...these are some of the words that is being commonly used now in this city.

The reason being though Tumkur, is nearby to Bangalore, it has its own political atmosphere. Excluding Gulbarga, Tumkur is the second most backward district in the State and in a similar manner it stands second to Gulbarga when it comes to the maximum number of assembly constituencies. Moreover, Tumkur also includes three Lok Sabha constituencies.

As the political developments in Bangalore has sort of slowed down, the same mood is prevalent even in Tumkur city.

The slackened mood in Tumkur is so widespread that even the cultural activities and programmes that are generally held in the city during Dasara has not kickstarted.

Apart from holding certain limited programmes the overall festive mood seems absent this time.

Whatever political developments that happens in the State capital Bangalore has its impact and is relevant in Tumkur city. Even the real estate business in Bangalore is pertinent in this city. Moreover, the time spent by the party workers in Tumkur is unequalled when compared to any other region.

When the political movements in Bangalore seems to have come to a standstill, at least at the outset, then how can one expect any kind of activity or excitement in Tumkur? As a result no major programme has taken place in the city in the past four days.

Only former minister Sogadu Shivanna participated in a function organised by the Yadava Samaj, that was held on Sunday.