MANGALURU: Though former chief minister Siddaramaiah had more than his pound of flesh at the detox centre as far as politics is concerned, he still managed to reduce his body weight by 3kg. He was discharged from the naturopathy care centre in Dharmasthala on Thursday.The former CM was in Shanthivana - SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences in Dharmasthala from June 16 to June 28.His treatment continued as per schedule, till 11am Thursday. Before leaving the centre, he obliged the staff with photographs and selfies.Later, Siddaramaiah offered prayers to the deity at Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala. He offered Shatharudrabhisheka to Manjunatha, the main deity of the temple.Accompanied by former minister K Abhayachandra Jain and MLC Ivan D’Souza, the former CM took prasada bhojana (lunch) at Sannidhi Guest House.Dr Prashanth Shetty, chief medical officer and principal of SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, said Siddaramaiah has undergone treatment for mind and body.“Naturopathy treats mind and body and rejuvenates one completely. Siddaramaiah has been doing yoga, meditation and prayers to make his mind healthy. The strict diet has detoxed his system to make him physically fit and vibrant. This is Siddaramaiah’s third visit to the centre,” Dr Shetty said.Siddaramaiah told reporters that he received good treatment at the centre. “I came for total detox of my systems,” he said. To queries on politics, he declined to comment. “If all of you are happy, I’m also happy. I will not talk politics here.”Later, Siddaramaiah arrived at Circuit House in Mangaluru before taking off to Bengaluru from Mangaluru International Airport.

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