An incident from the Mysuru Dasara 2026 celebrations has drawn attention on social media after Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah reportedly mispronounced the name of Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s wife while welcoming dignitaries on stage. The event happened during his speech at the grand cultural event where many prominent political figures and public figures were gathered, and a video of it was also posted online.
According to sources, Yathindra Siddaramaiah was introducing and acknowledging dignitaries present at the Dasara programme when he mistakenly referred to Shivakumar’s wife as “Geetha Shivakumar” or addressed her as “Geetha avare.” The name seems to have been confused because D.K. Shivakumar’s wife is named Usha Shivakumar, whereas Geetha Shivarajkumar, the wife of Kannada film star Dr Shivarajkumar, was also among the prominent personalities present at the event. The reason for the mix-up is that the party had to welcome many people on a public stage.
It has attracted attention because of the huge gathering and the importance of Mysuru Dasara in Karnataka’s cultural calendar. The annual celebration brings together political leaders, the royal family, film personalities, artists, and thousands of visitors. Public speeches and ceremonial introductions are all part of such events, and even a slight slip of the tongue can quickly become a topic of discussion when caught on video. The confusion between two names seems to have turned an otherwise routine stage introduction into a widely shared moment.
Yathindra Siddaramaiah is the son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of Karnataka and has long been in the limelight for his family’s political career. His appearance at Dasara took place as dignitaries were welcomed during the programme. The name mix-up has now become an online topic, with social media users posting pictures and comments on the incident. However, the full speech is needed to make sense of the incident, and the short video should not be taken as an indication of anything else than the verbal confusion.
Geetha Shivarajkumar is a familiar name in Karnataka’s public life because of her association with actor Shivarajkumar and political activities. Usha Shivakumar, the wife of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, was also at the gathering. Given that both women were likely associated with the gathering, and the fact that the guests were being recognized quickly, the mistake is regrettable, and there is no further conclusions about the reason for the error can be drawn without additional context from the event.
Mysuru Dasara is one of the most celebrated festivals in Karnataka, which includes religious events, cultural events, public performances, and big celebrations. It draws visitors from all over India and abroad, and stage programmes (sometimes a public address) are usually hosted by representatives of the government, and guests are also included. Local residents and media organisations are also closely following the event, and it is more likely that the best moments of the programme will be shared on social media very quickly.
The incident involving Yathindra Siddaramaiah has become another viral moment associated with this year’s celebrations. Although it seems to have been a poor choice of words during the introduction of dignitaries, the online reaction demonstrates how quickly brief moments of public activity can go viral. The video is still being discussed on social media, but we do not know whether there will be any further repercussions. The focus remains on the reported confusion between the names of Usha Shivakumar and Geetha Shivarajkumar during the Mysuru Dasara programme.
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