Mysuru, 24 Jan

Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar criticised the Karnataka government over alleged corruption in Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), citing the suspension of three civic employees as evidence of a deepening crisis.

Speaking to reporters, he said the three women staff were suspended for allegedly misusing and siphoning off public welfare funds. Wadiyar claimed the incident highlighted the lack of accountability within the civic body.

He blamed the state government for the situation, pointing out that the absence of an elected council had left MCC affairs in the hands of officials acting “according to their whims and fancies”. He also condemned the delay in holding elections to the city civic body, saying it had contributed to large-scale misappropriation of funds.

The MP urged the government to focus on immediate reforms within the MCC rather than proceeding with plans to constitute a Greater Mysuru City Corporation.

He further called on the state government to heed objections raised by residents, shopkeepers and traders against concrete development works atop hills, saying such projects were being opposed under various government schemes.