Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday announced a grant of Rs 5 crore from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) for the development of Cubbon Park.

“Cubbon Park and Lal Bagh are iconic, and hence, announcing grants for them. The citizens have demanded a grant for Cubbon Park, and we will organise grants from the BDA and the Horticulture department. We will not allow construction of any kind in Cubbon Park. We will do everything to protect this park,” he said, while interacting with citizens at Cubbon Park.

Shivakumar added, “We are also thinking of organising some cultural programmes at Cubbon Park. I had brought my wife to Cubbon Park during the early days of our marriage. I used to spend time here during my days as a student leader. We are working on setting up t

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