Yaduveer alleges misuse of legislature and executive to take over properties of erstwhile Mysore royal family

Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has accused the legislature and executive of abusing power to seize properties from the former royal family of Mysore. Addressing reporters, Yaduveer contended that the legislation passed in 1998 and 1996 to acquire the Mysuru Palace and Bengaluru Palace respectively was challenged in court.

He stated that elected members of the legislature were pursuing the acquisition through the executive branch, and that his mother Pramoda Devi Wadiyar would make decisions regarding the legal proceedings, an action Yaduveer would respect. Yaduveer emphasized that in a democracy, disputes should be resolved by the judiciary and expressed belief that the conflict between the former royal family and the state government would be settled through the courts.

He dismissed public debates on the issue as irrelevant. Yaduveer also addressed the BJP's allegation that the ruling Congress party was attempting to politicize the Dasara festival, asserting that there was no need for the BJP to do the same. As a legislator, Yaduveer vowed to ensure the smooth running of the festival and suggested ideas during preliminary meetings.

If his suggestions were not implemented, the BJP would be justified in politicizing the issue, as it was part of the democratic process. He expressed confidence that Dasara in 2028 would be conducted under a BJP government. Regarding the controversy surrounding increased ethanol content in fuel, Yaduveer claimed that the Congress government had used the issue to divert attention from rising fuel prices and the Union government had clarified that ethanol blending would not harm vehicle engines.