1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a statement issued this morning, has endorsed the stand taken by Congress high command on not attending the Ram Lalla idol consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. He has said what should have been a moment of mutual respect and devotion has been turned into a party function by the BJP.
2. The stage is getting set for the launch of the fifth and final guarantee scheme of the Congress government Yuva Nidhi on Friday in Shivamogga. The scheme provides financial assistance to the educated unemployed youth in the State.
3. The grievance redressal meet organised by Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar will be held today at Jaraganahalli Government School ground on Kanakapura Road from 9.30 a.m. Grievances of residents living in Bengaluru South, Bommanahalli and Koodlu ward will be addressed.