Mysuru: MLA alleges protocol violations during Vijayadashami procession
BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa has alleged protocol violations during the Vijayadashami procession in Mysuru, questioning the presence of unauthorized officials on a special platform. He claims the breach occurred during the showering of flower petals on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari.
Why it matters
The incident highlights internal political friction and concerns over administrative protocol and hierarchy in state-level ceremonial events.
Mysuru: MLA alleges protocol violations during Vijayadashami procession left T.S. Srivatsa, Krishnaraja MLA. File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/i20nff/article71612354.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2303_3_9_2024_20_38_54_1_MLAPC.JPG M A Sriram KARNATAKA MYSURU 03/09/2024: BJP MLA T S Srivatsa addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Tuesday. T.S. Srivatsa, Krishnaraja MLA, questions the presence of Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s wife Usha, and the Chief Ministers of neighbouring Keralam and Telangana, on special platform to shower flower petals on Goddess Chamundeshwari’s idol MYSURU T.S. Srivatsa, Krishnaraja MLA, has alleged protocol violations during the Vijayadashami procession in Mysuru on Wednesday (October 21). Mr. Srivatsa, who also alleged breach of privilege after an IPS officer prevented him from entering the enclosure during the Nandidhwaja pooja, claimed that protocols were violated during the showering of flower petals on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, placed in the golden howdah atop the caparisoned elephant, on the Mysuru palace premises.
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