BJP MLA criticizes Cauvery aarti proposal
BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa is calling out the Karnataka government for planning to spend ₹92 crore on the Cauvery Aarti event. He wonders why so much money is going to a single celebration when basic needs like road repairs and Mysuru's drainage system are still waiting for funds. "Legislators are struggling to get funds for basic infrastructure projects," he pointed out, highlighting how key city projects keep getting sidelined.
Proposal for ₹2,000 fast-track darshan at Chamundeshwari Temple
Srivatsa also pushed back against a proposal for a ₹2,000 fast-track darshan at Chamundeshwari Temple, saying it could create chaos if too many people sign up and that everyone deserves timely access without extra charges. On a positive note, he welcomed the government's move to ban VIP passes at temples, stressing that all devotees should have equal access—no special treatment needed.