Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 29 -- Why lock them for 355 days and open for just 10 days? Citizens question logic

Two pedestrian subways - one on Sayyaji Rao Road and another near the Mysore Palace - built years ago at a cost of crores of rupees in taxpayers' money, have once again been unlocked for public use only for the Dasara festival.

This move has sparked public outrage, with citizens questioning why vital infrastructure remains closed for 355 days a year, turning into neglected, unhygienic spaces instead of serving the purpose they were built for.

Residents argue that these subways are needed year-round, not just during Dasara. Mysuru, being a major tourist hub, attracts lakhs of visitors throughout the year.

"Subways are more useful be...