Sir,

The renowned Devaraja Market is in a dilapidated state and the Honourable Court has rightly called for its demolition. I think the decision is practical though we feel for the monumental structure.

Now, the question is whether we should come up with another market in the same place? The centralised market was a necessity several decades ago and it has served the purpose well. Today if we come up with a similar facility and invite everyone in the city to central business place, are we not planning for chaos in the city centre? Should we invite everybody to the city centre to buy their vegetables and groceries?

It suits the people of the city to have four or five markets located strategically in four or five different parts the city. Such decentralised establishments will help both the buyers and sellers in addition to de-congesting the city centre. The traders also will have more options as the new markets will be in a position to accommodate them.

The place where the market is existing now can be converted to showcase Mysore dynasty’s life and achievements.

I appeal to the elected representatives, the officials and the citizens of this great city to think about such a proposal before going ahead.

– Dr. Yathiraju Thimmappa, K.C. Nagar, 14.1.2020

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