Mysuru, July 3 -- Activists cite environment, drought, Mysuru Dasara's traditional character

Leaders of various organisations have opposed the proposal to organise Kambala as part of this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations, arguing that the event would involve unnecessary expenditure and environmental damage.

At a meeting convened under the banner of Parisarakkagi Naavu at Jaladarshini Guest House yesterday evening, representatives of several organisations unanimously resolved to launch a protest demanding that Kambala be dropped from Dasara.

A core committee was constituted to spearhead the agitation, and it was decided to stage a protest at the proposed Kambala venue near the VTU College at Sathagalli.

Veteran writer Horeyala Doreswa...