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The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Mysuru have ignited considerable interest as a prominent member of the Mysuru royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who has stepped into the political fray for the first time since the defeat of Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, a seasoned four-time MP, in 2004.
This candidacy is noteworthy, as no scion of the royal lineage has ever secured victory under the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) banner, posing a litmus test for historical precedence.
Against the backdrop of the BJP's escalating popularity in the region, the enduring legacy of the royal family, and the relatively subdued presence of the Congress candidate, the electoral landscape appears ripe for potential transformation.
Experts suggest that safeguarding their property and heritage, embroiled in longstanding legal battles, serves as a primary motivation.
Since announcing his candidacy, Yaduveer, the scion of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family, has articulated his alignment with the BJP's vision for India's development. "There is no concept of 'Raja' (king) and 'Praja' (subjects) in modern India, and everyone is a common man before God and the law," he remarked after visiting the BJP state office upon being announced as the candidate on Wednesday.
However, in his subsequent interactions, the BJP candidate has harped on the family's legacy, saying that a political position was necessary to carry forward the rich legacy of the erstwhile Mysore rulers to the next generation.
While interacting with the party workers, the Wadiyar scion even pointed out that three assembly segments are coming under Mysuru city named after the erstwhile Mysore rulers - Tenth Chamaraja Wadiyar, Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar, as reported by HindustanTimes.
The political journey of the royal family traces back to Yaduveer's grandfather, Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, who, although not a politician, served as the first governor of the Mysore state.
However, the political landscape shifted dramatically in the elections of 2004, resulting in his withdrawal from active political involvement.
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