Chief Minister Siddaramaiah cancelled his visit to Dakshina Kannada at the last minute on Sunday after apparently receiving reports that several organisations in the coastal district were planning to hold protests opposing the implementation of the Netravathi river diversion project.
Siddaramaiah was scheduled to inaugurate a new library computer centre at Sathya Sai Vihar in Bantwal, participate in the silver jubilee celebrations of Dharmastala Yoga and Naturopathy College at Ujire and also at the valedictory function of Vishwa Tuluvara Habba in Mangaluru.
However, the chief minister was advised not to attend the events as he could be greeted by protestors.
The chief minister’s office, however, said Siddaramaiah had a sore throat and had been advised rest.
DH News Service
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