Scion of the Mysuru royal family Yaduveer Wadiyar
Wadiyar condemned the reported checking of a four-year-old child at a venue and called for greater sensitivity in security arrangements. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news.
Police personnel deployed from outside Mysuru might not be fully familiar with the city’s traditions and Dasara’s specific requirements, he said. Criticism alone is not enough; corrective action is necessary,” Wadiyar said. Authorities should orient personnel and issue clear instructions on entry protocols for journalists, invited guests and other stakeholders. He also sought pre-festival stakeholder meetings to establish guidelines on security checks and entry arrangements. “Every year, we raise these issues and suggest improvements. When we are in a position of responsibility, we too will have to address these shortcomings. Download the TOI App.
Mysuru: Mysore MP and Mysuru royal family scion Yaduveer Wadiyar said Mysuru Dasara was successful to an extent, but shortcomings in festival management, particularly pass distribution and security, needed corrective action. Several events were successful, but pass distribution should be transparent and limited according to seating capacity, he said. Wadiyar called for consultations with stakeholders to introduce reforms, saying he was not criticising the arrangements merely for the sake of opposition. Govt could introduce an online system or entrust pass distribution to an independent agency for better management, he suggested.