'Why do you come here when you can't sit for a while?', an angry Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah fumed at the audience, during the inaugural function of the Dasara festivities in Mysuru on Monday, September 22.

Siddaramaiah appeared visibly annoyed after spotting members of the audience leaving the venue before he began his speech at the inauguration.

The event was inaugurated by International Booker Prize 2025 winner Banu Musthaq. As Siddaramaiah rose to speak, he noticed some attendees making their way out. The Chief Minister interrupted the proceedings, asking police personnel to stop people from exiting the venue.

“Why do you come when you can’t sit for a while?” Siddaramaiah asked, raising his voice at those leaving. Pointing to one person, he added, “Can’t you understand whe

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