BJP taking credit for Bengaluru Metro project, says minister Ramalinga Reddy
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Addressing mediapersons Saturday, a day before the Yellow Line inauguration, Reddy alleged BJP state president BY Vijayendra and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, among others, have taken credit for all Metro projects.
The minister said the state govt is not a minor partner in Metro projects but a major stakeholder. "In Phase 1, Karnataka govt contributed 30% (including land); central govt share was 25% and the remaining was borrowed by BMRCL. In Phase 2, Karnataka contributed 30% plus land and most of the cost overruns, while the central govt contributed only 20%. The remaining 50% was borrowed. For Phase 3, Karnataka provided 20% funding, land and resettlement costs; central govt provided 20% and the remaining 60% was borrowed," he said.
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Reddy alleged that BJP functionaries who claim credit appear to be unaware of Metro's history — that the foundation stone was laid by then PM Manmohan Singh in 2006 when Dharam Singh (Congress) was CM. "Metro project belongs to the people, and is not the property of any political party. BJP functionaries are more interested in publicity than work, claiming credit for others' efforts," Reddy said.
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