BJP MP rebuts Mysuru commissioner, says there’s ‘significant evidence’ of Princess Road in history
Bengaluru, Jan 2: BJP MP from Mysuru, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Thursday posted ‘significant documentary evidence’ from the annals of history that prove the existence of Princess Road on his social media accounts.
The proposal to rename the road after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has evoked strong "objections".
Wadiyar was reacting to a comment by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Ashaad-ur-Rahman, who said on December 31, that the civic body authorities had examined records from 1999 to 2024, but had not come across any evidence of the stretch being named Princess Road.
The Commissioner also said MCC is still in the process of examining its records.
Based on a suggestion by Chamaraja Congress MLA Harish Gowda, MCC took the decision at its meeting on November 22 to name Princess Road after Karnataka CM.
The matter was first placed before the Mysuru deputy commissioner before being tabled in the council meeting. The MCC then issued a newspaper notice inviting views from the public on the proposal within 30 days on December 13, the sources said.
The proposal has evoked strong objections from the opposition as well as a section of the local populace.
On Thursday, Wadiyar put out some of the documents referring to ‘Princess Road’ on various social media platforms.
“A distant relative of Sri Mirza Ismail, the esteemed Diwan of Mysore, resided on what was known as Princess Road. Letters sent from this address clearly reference the name ‘Princess Road’,” he said in a post accompanying the documents.
Wadiyar had also put out a copy of the Mysore Tour Map/Guide published by the Government of India’s Survey and Mapping Department, saying that it explicitly marks and names the road as “Princess Road”.
“Records from 1921 confirm that the Mysore Urban Development Trust Board formally named this road as ‘Princess Road’,” explained Wadiyar further, who is also the scion of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family.
He also said instead of creating unnecessary confusion by proposing a renaming, it is vital to acknowledge the road’s historical and cultural significance.
Wadiyar also met MCC Commissioner Rahman and submitted the documents.
Earlier, on December 26, he had posted on X: “Princess Road, popularly known as KRS Road, is more than just a name; it carries immense historical and cultural significance for Mysuru.”
According to him, the road is named after two distinguished princesses: Princess Krishnajammanni and Princess Cheluvajammanni.
“… both daughters of Maharaja Chamaraja Wadiyar and Maharani Kempananjammanni of Vanivilasa Sannidhana,” he added.
He said Princess Krishnajammanni Sanatorium (PKTB Hospital), established in the name of Princess Krishnajammanni, is also situated on Princess Road.
After the princess and three daughters succumbed to tuberculosis between 1904 and 1913, her family donated 100 acres of land to establish PKTB Hospital.
“Opened in 1921, the hospital served as a dedicated tuberculosis treatment centre. It has since expanded to house multiple facilities, including the Jayadeva Heart Hospital, Trauma Care Centre and Super-Speciality Hospital,” said Wadiyar.
According to him, the road reminds future generations of the importance of preserving historical landmarks tied to Mysuru’s cultural identity.
“While respecting modern leaders and their contributions, the renaming of Princess Road diminishes the historical narrative and legacy of Mysuru,” he added.
Meanwhile, RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, on whose complaint a case was registered in the MUDA site allotment scam, speaking to reporters here on Thursday said, he along with others have submitted some documents to the corporation officials along with objections to naming the road after Siddaramaiah. He said if the officials decide unilaterally beyond their jurisdictional powers, he will seek intervention from the court.
“The Commissioner has said it (Princess Road) has not been found yet in the Corporation’s records, so we have submitted some documents. He (commissioner) said a decision will be made in the next meeting (of the corporation) considering all documents and objections submitted,” said Krishna.
He also clarified that he was not opposed to naming a street after Siddaramaiah, but only objects to naming a historic road after him.
Historian P V Nanjaraj Urs also said various documents and voters list naming the road as Princess Road has been submitted to MCC.
He said he has spoken to district in-charge Minister H C Mahadevappa and will also meet the Chief Minister in this regard.
“I’m confident that he (CM) himself will say not to name the road after him,” added Urs.
ಮೈಸೂರಿನ ಕೆಆರ್'ಎಸ್ ರಸ್ತೆಗೆ ಮರುನಾಮಕರಣ ಮಾಡುವ ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾಪದ ಕುರಿತು "ಕೆಆರ್ಎಸ್ ರಸ್ತೆಗೆ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಹೆಸರು ನೀಡಿರುವ ಉಲ್ಲೇಖಗಳಿಲ್ಲ" ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿಕೆ ನೀಡಿರುವ ಮೈಸೂರು ಮಹಾನಗರ ಪಾಲಿಕೆಯ ಆಯುಕ್ತರನ್ನು ಇಂದು ಭೇಟಿಯಾಗಿˌ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ರಸ್ತೆಗಿರುವ ಪ್ರಾಮುಖ್ಯತೆˌ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ನಕ್ಷೆಗಳ ದಾಖಲಾತಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಮರುನಾಮಕರಣ ಬೇಡ ಎಂದು… pic.twitter.com/igOslDfOiq
— Yaduveer Wadiyar (@yaduveerwadiyar) January 2, 2025
The Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation has stated, "There are no references to an official name for KRS Road." However, the above documents provide significant evidence worth reviewing:
— Yaduveer Wadiyar (@yaduveerwadiyar) January 2, 2025
A distant relative of Sri Mirza Ismail, the esteemed Diwan of Mysore, resided on what… pic.twitter.com/bHOCZPhho5
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
