Mysore/Mysuru, March 24 -- The phrase "What's in a name?" may well be extended to "What's in a nameplate?" if the condition of the statue of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs at new DC's Office complex in Siddarthanagar is any indication.

The metal nameplate bearing the name of Devaraj Urs and a message to the public in Kannada, fixed to the base of the pedestal, has come off and now lies below it, highlighting what critics describe as the nonchalant attitude of the District Administration towards the Memorial.

Fans and followers of the late leader, a native of Mysuru district, say the statue has been facing neglect since its unveiling on Nov. 3, 2025. According to them, the nameplate slipped off the pedestal but remains unattended, ...