NewsKarnataka – Mysore

Mysore : The cultural city of Mysore is grief stricken following the demise of Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, the last scion of the Mysore royal family  who passed away on December 10, Tuesday following a cardiac arrest. Meanwhile, traders have downed their shutters since Tuesday  and are observing a voluntary bundh in respect  of the departed  royal leader. Roads of the city are wearing a deserted look  and an uneasy silence pervades the city.

Several people were seen offering their tributes to Wadiyar  holding  portraits of the royal scion in their hands. Peace marches are also held.Traders are observing a bundh  in various areas including Tyagaraja Road, Ramanuja Road, Mahatma Gandhi Road.

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