Will not allow illegal mining in Mandya, says MP Sumalatha Ambarish
I am here to protect Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, the lifeline of several districts in the State. As promised to Mandya voters during my election campaign, I will not allow illegal quarrying that will endanger the century-old Dam which has been constructed by rulers of Mysore." This is what Sumalatha Ambarish, Lok Sabha Member from Mandya and wife of noted actor-cum-politician, late M.H. Ambarish, told Star of Mysore. Recently in the Lok Sabha, she raised the issue of illegal mining and stone quarrying in the vicinity of KRS. In a free-wheeling chat with Star of Mysore, the MP shared her experience in the Lok Sabha, about blueprint for Mandya development, pursuing film career and marriage of her son. Excerpts. —Ed
