Obamas coming to Mandya during May-June next year?
Mandya: Former President of the United States (US) Barack Obama and former First Lady of the US Michelle Obama are expected to visit Mandya during May-June next year for the inauguration of ‘Mother Earth’ monument being constructed at a cost of around Rs. 100 crore by SCOPE Foundation headed by Dr. Lakshminarasimha Murthy, an NRI and father of present US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Hallagere Murthy, at his native Hallagere village.
Speaking to Star of Mysore, Mandya MLA G. Ravikumar (Ganiga) said that officials from American Embassy had visited Hallagere to review the ongoing works and inspect the place.
“They have given us a few suggestions based on which the infrastructure works such as construction of road, electricity, drains and providing drinking water are being carried out. We are also constructing three helipads for the VVIPs visit. While Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) is spending Rs. 20 crore, the Public Works Department will spend Rs. 20 crore for the infrastructure,” he said.
However, the official date for Obamas visit is yet to be announced, said MLA Ravikumar adding that they are expected to visit Hallagere during May-June next year.
However, the official date for Obamas visit is yet to be announced, said MLA Ravikumar adding that they are expected to visit Hallagere during May-June next year.
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