After facing criticism over poor resemblance, Devaraj Urs’ statue in Mysuru replaced (opens original article in a new tab)

A statue of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs in Mysuru was replaced after facing criticism for its poor resemblance to the leader. The new statue, created by sculptor Arun Yogiraj, used the same black stone as his Ayodhya temple work. The original statue was damaged during removal. Public and leaders had criticized the initial statue for not accurately representing Urs' features.

• Former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs' statue in Mysuru was replaced due to poor resemblance
• The new statue was crafted by sculptor Arun Yogiraj using black stone similar to his Ayodhya temple work
• The original statue was damaged during removal
• Public and leaders criticized the initial statue for not accurately representing Urs' features