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more-inParticipants of a meeting convened to discuss the Kempegowda birth anniversary celebrations suggested putting a portrait of the founder of Bengaluru in all government schools and offices. In Bengaluru, we will organise the main programme in Palace Grounds, and not in Banquet Hall like last year. “As of now, the government has sanctioned ?69 lakh for Kempegowda Jayanthi, which will be celebrated with pomp and gaiety across the State. On June 27, various associations will march from the four Kempegowda towers and congregate in Freedom Park from where they will go in a procession to Palace Grounds for the celebrations, he added. Speaking after the meeting, the Minister said the Authority has sought additional funds from the government for the celebrations..