Horticulture dept to go ahead with glass bridge project at Raja Seat
What upset the stakeholders was that a meeting was held at the joint director's office in Lalbagh, Bengaluru, some two weeks ago, but it was not discussed locally.
Former minister MC Nanaiah, Kodagu Ekikarana Ranga, various organisations, and the BJP have already expressed opposition to the project. In a meeting held recently, Kodagu DC Venkat Raja also expressed his disapproval of the glass bridge at Raja Seat.
This comes amid Madikeri City Municipal Council vice-president Mahesh Jaini asserting that the civic body will not give permission for the project.
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