The state government had advised either putting off weddings, among other events, till the virus is contained or restricting the number of guests below 100 for a week from last Saturday. Asked about the large number of people who turned up at the ceremony, Yediyurappa said crowds could have been avoided. At weddings, more number of people should not gather", the chief minister said. A day later, the government announced lock-down of malls, cinema halls, pubs and night clubs for a week from Saturday. Yediyurappa had also issued instructions to stop all kinds of exhibitions, summer camps, conferences, fairs, marriage, sports and engagement events and birthday parties state-wide for a week from Saturday.

Source: The Telegraph March 16, 2020 09:22 UTC