People bused in for Hampi Utsav

They have ensured that audience at the events are assisted to attend them, by transporting them from the eight Assembly constituencies in the district from where the BJP won.

KSRTC buses, adorned with posters carrying the visages of ministers, have been pressed into service to transport the crowds to the venues. The trip, to and fro, was paid for, and free food was provided as an added attraction.

Besides KSRTC buses, tempos and maxicabs from Bellary (rural), Kudligi, Hospet, Siruguppa, Kampli, Hagaribommanahalli and Hoovinahadagali were deployed to ensure the audience at the event.