Mysuru, Oct. 28 -- We respect royal traditions; can't consult Palace on every aspect

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said the State Government could not consult the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family on every aspect of Dasara, as the festival was a State event.

Responding to Royal Family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar's dissatisfaction over the conduct of Mysuru Dasara this year and matters relating to obstruction to royal traditions, Shivakumar said the Government had no intention of undermining the dignity of the Royal Family or deviating from established customs. "If any mistakes had been made, the Government was ready to rectify them," he added.

Speaking to the media in Belagavi yesterday, Shivakumar said he had not yet examined Pramoda...