Renaming road akin to delinking a key part of history: Yaduveer
Mysuru: As the debate over the proposal to rename Princess Road, which connects Mysuru to Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, intensifies, Mysuru royal family scion and Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has strongly opposed the move, terming it an attempt to sever a vital link to Mysuru’s rich history and tradition.
Yaduveer voiced his stance on social media with a post titled ‘Mysuru Parampare Ulisona: KRSge Teraluva Margada Princess Rasteyannu Siddaramaiah Aryoga Marga Endu Marunamakarana Maadade Parampareyannu Ulisi’ (Let’s save the tradition of Mysuru and its legacy by not rechristening Princess Road to Siddaramaiah Arogya Marga).
The KRS Road, widely known as Princess Road, is not merely a roadway but a symbol of Mysuru’s cultural and historical heritage. It is named after two princesses — Rajakumari Krishnajammanni and Rajakumari Cheluvajammanni, daughters of Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar X and Maharani Kempananjammanni, also known as Vanivilasa Sannidhana.
Landmarks along the road pay homage to the legacy of these princesses. The Princess Krishnajammanni TB Sanatorium (PKTB Sanatorium), established in her memory, stands as a testament to their contributions. Similarly, Cheluvamba Mansion, the residence of Rajakumari Cheluvajammanni and now home to the CFTRI, underscores the road’s deep historical roots.
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