Tejasvi Surya Wedding Reception: Bengaluru, 9 March BJP is popular among youth as well as Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, who attended his wedding reception along with Shivashree Prasad at the Palace Grounds today, marking an event that was attended by political heavyweights as well as stars.
The couple got married on the 6th of March and hosted an extravagant reception that saw the presence of leaders from across the political spectrum, as well as Congress, the BJP, and JD(S). Chief Minister Siddaramaiah attended the reception with a smile and offered his congratulations to the couple, who were newlyweds. With a sweet gesture, Tejasvi Surya sought the chief ministerтАЩs blessing by touching his feet. He also presented their wives, Shivashree and Siddaramaiah.
Reception Highlights
- Event: Wedding Reception of Tejasvi Surya (BJP MP) and Shivashree Skandaprasad.
- Date & Venue: March 9, 2025, at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru.
- Key Attendees: CM Siddaramaiah (Congress), Dy CM DK Shivakumar (Congress), Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan (Congress), Shobha Karandlaje (BJP), R Ashoka (BJP), Nalin Kumar Kateel (BJP), and Actor Ramesh Aravind.
- Notable Interaction: Tejasvi Surya seeking blessings from CM Siddaramaiah; Minister Zameer KhanтАЩs warm gesture towards Surya despite political rivalry.
- Significance: Display of cross-party presence at a political figureтАЩs personal event.

State Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan, famous due to his ongoing political battle with Surya, was in attendance along with CM Siddaramaiah. He presented an arrangement along with a warm hug with Surya; the gesture attracted the attention of everyone.
Context: Cross-Party Attendance
The presence of senior leaders from rival parties like Congress (CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM DK Shivakumar, and Minister Zameer Khan) at a BJP MPтАЩs wedding reception is noteworthy in the often-polarized political landscape of Karnataka. Such occasions sometimes serve as brief moments of personal courtesy transcending political differences, offering rare photo opportunities and moments of goodwill that attract media and public attention.
The Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrived earlier, sending his warmest congratulations to the newly married couple.
Many notable BJP leaders, such as Shobha Karandlaje, R. Ashoka, Gopalaiah, Anna Malai, and Nalin Kumar Kateel, also attended the reception for a grand gesture of their thanks. Ramesh Aravind, an actor from India, was among the stars who attended the event by praising the couple.
About the Venue: Palace Grounds, Bengaluru
Palace Grounds is a large, popular venue in Bengaluru known for hosting major events, including exhibitions, concerts, political rallies, and grand wedding receptions like this one. Its central location and vast space make it a preferred choice for high-profile gatherings.
Shivashree Skanda Prasad, Tejasvi SuryaтАЩs wife, has a B.Tech. qualification in the field of biotechnology from Sastra University, an M.A. with a focus on Bharatanatyam from the University of Madras, and an M.A. in Sanskrit from Chennai Sanskrit College. Her passions include dance, music, and cycling. She also enjoys trekking. (Read More: Who is Sivasri Skandaprasad?)
Bengaluru, 9 March BJP popular
Bengaluru, 9 March BJP is popular among youth as well as Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, who attended his wedding reception along with Shivashree Prasad at the Palace Grounds today, marking an event that was attended by political heavyweights as well as stars.
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