Mysuru, July 27 -- Dr. Yathindra's Siddaramaiah - Nalwadi Wadiyar comparison

Congress leader and MLC Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has triggered controversy by suggesting that his father's contributions to Mysuru rival - or even surpass - those of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, the revered Maharaja of Mysore kingdom.

Responding, former MP Prathap Simha launched a blistering attack, recalling past claims: "Siddaramaiah once projected himself as greater than former CM Devaraj Urs. Now he's compared to Nalwadi Wadiyar. At this rate, if he completes ten years as CM, he may even claim to be greater than Goddess Chamundeshwari."

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Simha alleged that Yathindra's statement reflects Si...