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flag On Feb. 1, 2026, hundreds protested the PRASHAD project on Mysuru’s Chamundi Hill, demanding a halt to construction over ecological, cultural, and safety concerns.

flag On February 1, 2026, hundreds, including environmentalists, students, and Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the former Mysore royal family, protested ongoing construction on Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, opposing the PRASHAD project's impact on the hill’s ecology, heritage, and stability. flag The demonstration, organized by 'Parisarakkagi Naavu' and allies, called for a full Environmental Impact Assessment, warning of landslide risks, damage to cultural sites like the Rajendra Vilas Palace, and irreversible ecological harm. flag Protesters urged the government to halt concrete structures, redirect funds to sustainable upgrades like better waste and drainage systems, and preserve the hill’s spiritual significance, citing past construction failures and parallels to Easter Island’s collapse.

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