<p>ST Somashekhar was appointed as new chairman of Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). He took charge on Thursday.<br /><br />After holding an hour long puja at his new chamber, he was greeted by his followers, fans and other party members.<br /><br />BDA Commissioner Rakesh Singh and Additional Chief Secretary Mahendra Jain also greeted him with floral bouquets. He was also greeted by Byrathi Basavaraj.<br /><br />While many people greeted Somashekar with floral bouquets and shawls, the highlight was a fresh apple garland. After Somashekar was garlanded the apple garland was safely packed in a basket and taken away, while the floral garlands and bouquets were discarded.<br /><br />Somashekar reached BDA early and grand puja started at 10.55 am. He had also hosted a grand breakfast for people at BDA head office premises. There was no dearth of food and it was like a mass feeding programme which is a common sight in his constituency.<br /><br />Despite government orders, plastic bottles were used in full capacity and were seen strewn around everywhere.<br /><br />Footwear kept outside building to maintain an auspicious atmosphere Police security was heightened around BDA head office. Entry for vehicles was also banned inside the premises.<br /><br /> </p>
<p>ST Somashekhar was appointed as new chairman of Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). He took charge on Thursday.<br /><br />After holding an hour long puja at his new chamber, he was greeted by his followers, fans and other party members.<br /><br />BDA Commissioner Rakesh Singh and Additional Chief Secretary Mahendra Jain also greeted him with floral bouquets. He was also greeted by Byrathi Basavaraj.<br /><br />While many people greeted Somashekar with floral bouquets and shawls, the highlight was a fresh apple garland. After Somashekar was garlanded the apple garland was safely packed in a basket and taken away, while the floral garlands and bouquets were discarded.<br /><br />Somashekar reached BDA early and grand puja started at 10.55 am. He had also hosted a grand breakfast for people at BDA head office premises. There was no dearth of food and it was like a mass feeding programme which is a common sight in his constituency.<br /><br />Despite government orders, plastic bottles were used in full capacity and were seen strewn around everywhere.<br /><br />Footwear kept outside building to maintain an auspicious atmosphere Police security was heightened around BDA head office. Entry for vehicles was also banned inside the premises.<br /><br /> </p>
