Mysuru: Security beefed up at new venue for ‘Yuva Dasara’ from Sunday
Ticket system introduced for program
Mysuru: The District Police has deployed 1,239 of its personnel and tightened the security for ‘Yuva Dasara’, a major attraction during the Mysuru Dasara celebration each year. The event will begin on Sunday, October 6, at a venue on the outskirts of Mysuru city and is expected to attract youth in large numbers.
Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy and Superintendent of Police Vishnuvardhan, who addressed a press conference in the city on Friday, shared details on the arrangements done for Yuva Dasara as well as the safety and security measures provided for the program.
The event has shifted to the new venue to accommodate more people and will now be held near Uttanahalli temple outside the city, off the ring road, which is under the jurisdiction of Mysuru South Police Station. The vacant plot, where Yuva Dasara is being organized, is a part of Bandipalya and can hold up to 80,000 people.
Superintendents of Police (SPs) will be in charge of the security at the venue. The deployment of a total of 1,239 police personnel exclusively for the Yuva Dasara event from October 6 to 10 includes 12 Deputy SPs, 37 Police inspectors, 76 Police sub-inspectors, 110 Assistant sub-inspectors, 600 head constables, 100 women police constables and 300 home guards, the SP said.
In addition, two inspectors, six sub-inspectors, 10 assistant sub-inspectors and 50 head constables and constables from the traffic division will be deployed for traffic management at the venue, which has a parking facility. Six Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) teams, 10 District Armed Reserve platoons, 10 Army Service Corps teams, four Quick Response teams, two ambulances, and two fire department vehicles will be stationed at the venue, in addition to the mobile command vehicle, SP Vishnuvardhan has stated.
The DC and the SP have assured that other than the above mentioned safety provisions the administration has ensured that all measures are taken to maintain the safety of the audience at Yuva Dasara. Necessary measures have also been taken at the venue as well as the surrounding areas, which is close to the Chamundi foothills, a habitat for some wild animals.
Noted singer Shreya Ghoshal and her troupe are performing on October 6, which is Day 1 of Yuva Dasara. Senior Kannada musician Ravi Basrur and his team are presenting a music concert on October 7. Rapper Badshah is performing on October 8 and renowned music composer AR Rahman and team are presenting a concert on October 9. On the last day of the event, October 10, noted music composer Ilayaraja is presenting a concert, the organisers said. They added that the Yuva Dasara programmes start at 6 pm and conclude at 10 pm each day.
This year, for the first time since the start of Yuva Dasara, a ticket system, with sale of tickets, has been introduced. Those who wish to have assured seating in the galleries closer to the stage can buy tickets priced at Rs 8,000 per person (Gallery 1) and Rs 5,000 per person (Gallery 2), in addition to Rs 2,500 per person and Rs 1,500 person.
Tickets can be bought online by visiting www.mysoredasara.gov.in and also on bookmyshow.
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Matrize Exit Poll predicts Congress sweeping Haryana with whopping majority
BJP set to win only 18-24 seats
New Delhi: As the polling has ended in Haryana’s 90 Assembly constituencies today, the Matrize Exit Poll has projected a challenging outcome for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), predicting it to win between 18-24 seats. The Congress is expected to make a comeback with 55-62 seats, while the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) is likely to be limited to 3-6 seats. The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) is likely to secure around 3 seats, and other parties are expected to win between 2-5 seats.
As of 5 pm, voter turnout stood at 61%, indicating a keenly contested election. The BJP, which aims to secure a third consecutive term in the state, is facing a tough battle as the Congress seeks to regain power after being out of office for nearly a decade.
In the previous assembly elections, exit polls had projected varying outcomes. India Today had predicted 38 seats for the BJP and 36 for Congress, while ABP-C Voter projected a landslide with 72 seats for the BJP and 8 for Congress. News 18-IPSOS estimated a BJP victory with 75 seats and 10 for Congress. However, the final results led to a hung Assembly, with no party securing a majority. The BJP eventually formed the government with the support of the JJP and several Independent MLAs.
This time, with exit polls indicating a possible shift in voter preference, all eyes are on the final results to see if Congress can indeed stage a comeback or if BJP will retain its hold in the state.
