(File)Nearly a fortnight after taking over as Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai has decided to operate out of a guest house in Bengaluru owing to occupancies at official residences in the city. So he has decided to work from Kumara Krupa, especially since former chief minister B S Yediyurappa continues to occupy the official residence Cauvery,” a senior official explained. Karnataka Chief Secretary Residence (Express Photo) Karnataka Chief Secretary Residence (Express Photo)“We have got indications that the official residence where chief secretary (P Ravikumar) resides now on Palace Road in Vasanth Nagar is favoured by the CM as it shares its walls with Bhagawan Sree Maruthi Temple. Bhagawan Sree Maruthi Temple near Chief Secretary’s residence (Express Photo) Bhagawan Sree Maruthi Temple near Chief Secretary’s residence (Express Photo)Renovation works will begin only after confirmation from the CMO, the official said. Interestingly, Siddaramaiah himself was able to move in to Cauvery only about six months after he became the Chief Minister in 2013.

Source: Indian Express August 10, 2021 10:41 UTC