Fan presents golden photo frame to Siddaramaiah

Bagalkot: Opposition leader in assembly, Siddaramaiah, was given a grand welcome at Badami, which he represents in the assembly, on Saturday. His supporters used an earthmoving equipment to shower petals on him. One of his fans also presented him a golden frame with his photo.
The former chief minister was here to inaugurate Hosagoudra Samuday Bhavan owned by his supporter and local Congress functionary Mahesh Hosagoudra. When Siddaramaiah arrived, thousands of supporters welcomed him with slogans. Folk troupes accompanied him to the venue in a procession.
Hosagoudra also presented Siddaramaiah his photo in a gold-coated frame. The frame is said to have been made in Bangkok using 40gram of the yellow metal. After inaugurating the bhavan, Siddaramaiah wished newly weds at a mass marriage ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, Siddaramaiah said he is blessed by the people of Badami. “I’m proud to say that I’m a follower of Basavanna,” he said.