BJP MP Yaduveer Wadiyar
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Mysuru: Mysore-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja (YKC) Wadiyar has stressed on preserving Mysuru’s heritage through responsible development.
In response to a supposed proposal for flyovers in Mysuru city, YKC Wadiyar, a descendant of the Wadiyar Maharajas, the architects and patrons of the city has expressed concern over plans that may damage the heritage character of Mysuru.
In a social media post, YKC Wadiyar said, “As Mysuru continues to grow, our development must remain transparent, data-driven and rooted in heritage. I have written to the Chief Minister, expressing my concern over the proposed flyovers on Vinoba Road and Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai Road”.
The post states, “My key concerns are that the proposals have no publicly available traffic study or citizen consultation; such large-scale projects risk irreversible damage to Mysuru’s heritage landscape; hundreds of mature trees may be felled, affecting both ecology and aesthetics; and the city’s visual and cultural harmony could be permanently altered”.
He added, “Mysuru’s identity, as a living heritage city, must not be compromised for unplanned urban expansion. Instead of flyovers, let us focus on - smart traffic management and synchronised signals; improved public transport and accessibility; and stricter enforcement against illegal parking and encroachments. Our goal should be to build a modern Mysuru that moves efficiently, without losing its grace, greenery, or character”.