Srirangapatna, May 7 -- Melukote MLA Darshan Puttannaiah led a protest at the entrance of Brindavan Gardens at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam yesterday, opposing the steep hike in entry, parking and bridge toll fees.

The entry fee, parking charges and the entry fee of the 650-metre-long bridge leading to the KRS Reservoir have been doubled from May 1 for all categories and age groups making visits significantly more expensive for tourists.

Amidst public outrage, the toll collection was suspended from Sunday night to Monday but was abruptly resumed on Tuesday. Upon learning this, protesters including North Bank Jagadish, Farmers' Association District President Kempu Gowda, former KRS Gram Panchayat President Nagendra, Narasimha, Manjunath,...