Mysuru development should continue irrespective of political changes: Pramoda Devi

Mysuru: Stating that there is no hatred between them and Siddaramaiah, Mysuru royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar on Friday said that they are neither close nor keeping distance from him and maintained that development of Mysuru should continue irrespective of political changes.

Speaking to reporters regarding the possible impact on developmental works in Mysuru following the resignation of Siddaramaiah as the CM, Pramoda said it would be too early to judge the new govt’s functioning. “Though my husband was in politics and my son is also involved in politics, I'm far away from politics,” she said.

She further remarked that the newly formed govt should be given adequate time to settle down and function effectively. “We should give the new govt at least three to six months’ time. Once they settle, we can assess their performance. If development works in Mysuru are delayed or neglected even after that, then we can question them,” she said.

Meanwhile, reacting to the resignation of Siddaramaiah as the CM, former minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the development was part of a normal democratic and organisational process within the party. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Friday, he stated that Siddaramaiah stepped down from the chief minister’s post in accordance with the decision of the party high command and noted that Siddaramaiah consistently maintained in the past that he would abide by the leadership’s direction whenever required.

Describing Siddaramaiah as the unquestioned leader of the party in Karnataka, the minister praised his decision and termed it an exemplary move reflecting political discipline and commitment to the party’s collective leadership.