Rai at VK Rs.10 lakh spent
- IndiaGlitz, [Wednesday,February 01 2012]
It was ascertained from Right to Information Act that the amount spent by the Karnataka government for the arrival and departure of Aishwaraya Rai to the second Vishwa Kannada Sammelana held in last year March was Rs.10 lakhs. This figure is quoted as traveling expenses for one hour presence of the nation's pride has roots from Karnataka.
The Vishwa Kannada Sammelana that also included the Kannada cinema artists, technicians and others for three days mega event entertainment alone the government of Karnataka has spent Rs.7.93 crores.
It is also learnt from the information revealed from social servant Bhimappa Gadadha request that Rs.25 lakhs was given to the Lahari Recording Company for coming out with 3000 songs of various categories.