Msyore/Mysuru, April 27 -- Ex-servicemen oppose MCC's plan for recreational facilities at solemn site

The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has launched a Rs. 1 crore project to redevelop a park near the War Memorial at the NCC Parade Grounds, close to the old Deputy Commissioner's (DC) Office. However, the move has sparked opposition from the ex-servicemen community.

The project, located adjacent to the city's War Memorial, has drawn criticism from the Ex-Servicemen's Association. While members have welcomed efforts to restore the neglected park, they have objected to the inclusion of recreational features such as an amphitheatre, which is purely focused on entertainment. The park had remained in a dilapidated condition for several months....