Wed Apr 16 08:49:43 UTC 2025: ## Royal Family Land Claim Sparks Farmer Protest in Karnataka
**Mysuru, Karnataka – April 16, 2025** – A dispute over approximately 5,000 acres of land in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, has erupted between the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru and local farmers. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, representing the royal family, has petitioned the authorities to transfer the land’s ownership records (khata) to her family, citing a 1951 agreement between the Maharaja of Mysore and the Government of India.
This claim has prompted strong opposition from the Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS), a farmers’ association. The KPRS alleges that the land has been in the possession of farmers for generations and that the claim violates the Land Reforms Act. They have urged the Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar and the Regional Commissioner of Mysuru to reject Ms. Wadiyar’s petition.
In a press conference, Ms. Wadiyar assured residents of Siddayyanapura village, located within the disputed land, that her family will not displace them. However, the KPRS remains firm in its stance, demanding that the government protect the farmers’ rights and transfer ownership to those currently cultivating the land. The situation remains tense, with the potential for further legal challenges.
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