Date:05/01/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/05/stories/2009010555030600.htm

Karnataka

Suspend Sound and Light show: Wadiyar

Special Correspondent

MYSORE: The much-hyped Sound and Light (Sonnet E Lumiere) programme at the Mysore Palace inaugurated by Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Saturday has courted controversy again with the scion of the royal family Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar calling for its immediate suspension.

The programme has continued to generate more sound than light and in the latest twist to the controversy, Mr. Wadiyar has taken exception to the unprofessional manner in which the show has been produced.

“The Government should stop this immediately, put it before a panel of experts, make a presentation to me or my wife,” said Mr. Wadiyar.