Karnataka Minister rejects Pramoda Devi’s Jamboo Savari suggestion
Yathindra Siddaramaiah said the government can discuss the royal family’s grievances, but the Jamboo Savari schedule will stay unchanged.
- On Monday, October 26, 2026, Mysuru district in-charge minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah rejected Pramoda Devi Wadiyar's request to shift the Jamboo Savari procession, asserting the government's authority over the Palace Board and premises.
- Recent years have seen intensifying friction between the erstwhile royal family and the Karnataka government over land ownership and Independence-era privy purse arrangements, deepening long-standing tensions post-independence.
- In a statement released Sunday, Devi cited "violation of security protocols," detailing police misconduct and concerns regarding the 750 kg golden Ambari, which she maintains is private property.
- Yathindra emphasized the government is willing to address grievances to ensure smooth festivities, though he maintained the state holds final decision-making power regarding how Dasara is conducted.
- The government will likely send an official emissary to resolve the dispute, though Devi reminded officials of her family's option to approach the Karnataka High Court regarding ritual hindrances.
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Karnataka Minister rejects Pramoda Devi’s Jamboo Savari suggestion
Pointing out that the Palace Board and the palace, barring the portion allotted to the erstwhile royal family for its residence, belong to the government of Karnataka, he said the government had the authority to decide how Dasara should be conducted
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