Mysuru silk factory row: BJP cites KSIC concerns, urges Karnataka govt to rollback stadium plan

The letter dated December 24, 2025, had also flagged other technical concerns faced by the unit if the sports complex came up in its vicinity. The stadium would hamper the proposed expansion of the factory, the MD had noted in the letter.

“The managing director of KSIC has submitted a detailed technical report clearly stating that the 5-acre land parcel at the T Narasipura unit is essential for the corporation’s future expansion, installation of an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), and increased production capacity. The report is backed by data and operational requirements. Yet, despite this, the government appears determined to take over this critical land in the name of constructing a stadium,” Ashoka said.

Noting that Mysore Silk had a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, he accused the Karnataka government of trying to undermine it, rather than strengthening and modernising the factory. “The government must immediately withdraw this move and protect the future of KSIC and Mysore Silk,” he said.

Following the decision to hand over the land, Mysuru activists had submitted memorandums to the government asking it to construct the stadium elsewhere. KSIC employees had also staged a protest last week against the move.