Minister’s remarks on demolition of Devaraja Market spark outrage
The Hindu
Existing structure could be conserved, say conservationists
The remarks of the Urban Development Minister Byrathi Basavaraj in favour of reconstruction of the Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building in the city have sparked outrage among conservationists. The Minister ,who was in the city on Friday, inspected a few development works in progress besides paying a visit to the Devaraja Market, Lansdowne Building and the Town Hall. Mr. Basavaraj said there was no way Devaraja Market or Lansdowne Building in their present condition could be conserved and they will be rebuilt incorporating the same design. While it would cost ₹100 crore to rebuild Devaraja Market, the Lansdowne Building is expected to cost around ₹45 crore, said the Minister adding that “one could see results in two months’’.More Related News