India, Nov. 9 -- Comments on Mysore Palace, Royal Family

Yaduveer accuses Legislature, Executive of misusing powers; says properties belong to rightful owners

Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, commenting on the controversy surrounding Mysore Palace properties, alleged that both the Legislature and the Executive had misused their powers in attempting to take over Palace properties.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP office in Chamarajapuram this morning, he said the matter was before the Court and that the Judiciary would take a final decision. The Palace had never sought political mileage from Dasara, he maintained.

Dismissing personal comments and criticism directed at the Palace as irrelevant, Y...