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Over 50K people gather at mega convention in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah launches works worth Rs 2,578.03 cr

Over 50K people gather at mega convention in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah launches works worth Rs 2,578.03 cr

Deccan Heralda day ago
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah laid foundation stone for 56 works worth Rs 2,297.88 crore and inaugurated 18 works worth Rs 280.15 crore.
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