Hours before the election model code of conduct was to kick in, the Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy laid the foundation for various works in Mandya on Saturday.
This includes development of Sanjay Circle and Factory Circle, a “world class” road to pass through the town from Srinivaspur Gate on NH-275 to Induvalu underpass, development of pedestrian pathway on either side of the road etc.
Speaking after laying the foundation stone the Minister who is also in charge of Mandya district, said that ₹33 crore will be spent on road development and creating footpaths for pedestrians from Jyothi International Hotel to Amaravathi Hotel besides sprucing up the road so as to benefit the people of Mandya.