Amidst distress of farmers across the State due to drought conditions, Raitha Dasara began with the rural charm as bullock cart rolled through the streets of Mysuru city on Friday. Ministers P M Narendraswamy, K S Basavanthappa, Shivalingegowda, Puttarangashetty honour progressive farmers in Mysuru. The event was also notable as Chief Minister D K Shivakumar celebrated his first Dasara as head of the state.