Mysuru, June 6 -- District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa said that Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar led the State on the path of progress and strived hard for betterment of the lives of people.

He was speaking at the 141st birth anniversary of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar organised under the joint aegis of the District Administration and Department of Kannada and Culture at Kalamandira here on June 4.

Pointing out that Mahatma Gandhi had called Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, who is credited with building modern Mysuru, as 'Rajarshi', Dr. Mahadevappa said that the erstwhile Mysore Ruler is credited with implementing the aspirations of the Government during his reign.

Stating that Mysuru saw unparalleled development in Education, Irrigation, Hea...