BJP-JD(S) accused of playing politics over Yathindra’s remarks about erstwhile royal family
Senior leaders of the BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) have accused each other of politicising comments made by Yathindra Singh regarding the former royal family of Mysore. The remarks, which touched on the family's historical role, sparked a debate in Karnataka politics, with both parties alleging that the other is exploiting the issue for electoral advantage ahead of upcoming elections.