The State Budget for 2024-25 presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah states that the renowned Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market will be ‘’developed in traditional manner’’.
Both the heritage structures are over 100 years old and their future is in jeopardy as there is a strong lobby in support of their demolition and reconstruction of a new complex.
Though the Budget states that the two markets will be developed, no allocations have been made for the purpose. Besides, the statement that the two markets will be ‘’developed in traditional manner’’ is open to interpretation and could also mean demolish and rebuild.