BJP and JD(S) Accused of Politicising Yathindra Siddaramaiah’s Remarks on Mysuru Royal Family

Summary

A statement issued on Friday by K.S. Shivaram, president of the Backward Classes Forum, accused the BJP and JD(S) of politicising Yathindra Siddaramaiah’s remarks about the former royal family of Mysuru and the public status of the Mysuru Palace. He urged the government to respect the court verdict and to consider renaming the upcoming Dasara festival.

Key Points

• K.S. Shivaram, a Backward Classes Forum leader, said the minister’s comments on holding Jamboo Savari during Rathothsava were inappropriate.
• The minister, acting as a government representative, stressed that the Mysuru Palace, acquired under the 1998 Acquisition and Transfer Act, is a public property.
• The court’s verdict on the palace issue must be respected, regardless of its outcome.
• Shivaram highlighted the contributions of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and suggested renaming the next Dasara “Nalwadi Mysuru Dasara Naadahabba”.
• He criticized BJP and JD(S) supporters for personal attacks and alleged politicisation of the matter.

Implications

• The government may need to follow traditional customs for the Dasara festival.
• Public and political leaders should avoid using personal attacks in official statements.
• The suggestion to rename the festival could influence future celebrations and public perception.