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India Gazette
4 days ago
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- India Gazette
"Congress did more for Bengaluru's development than any other party": Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 1 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Sunday that Rs 1 lakh worth of projects have been planned for the development of Bengaluru city, while stating that the 'Congress party had done more for Bengaluru's development than other parties.' Shivakumar was speaking at a meeting of Dasarahalli Assembly constituency leaders and workers, where he highlighted the developmental plan for the country's tech capital. 'Bengaluru city's population has grown from 70 lakh to 1.5 crore in the last 20 years, and hence we have formulated projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore for the development of the city. It was not the BJP that built the flyover on Tumkur Road, Airport Road, Hosur Road and Kolar Road. It was the Manmohan Singh government that granted these projects,' Shivakumar said. 'We have formed the Greater Bengaluru Authority to cater to the needs of the growing city. After a meeting with the MLAs and ministers, we will decide the number of corporations. We will hold elections once the corporations are formed,' he added. Talking about the promise of delivering on the guarantee schemes, an election promise of the party, Shivakumar added, 'When I took oath as the KPCC President, I had said that the Congress party will come to power if the youth and women of the state make up their mind. We came to power, and we decided to repay their debt through five guarantee schemes. Our government has delivered as promised.' Hitting out at the BJP, Shivakumar said that the opposing party is 'about more noise and little action.' 'The BJP was in power in the state before us for 4 years, yet never came up with any schemes like guarantee schemes. BJP is about more noise and little action. Our candidate Manjanna had lost the election here, yet he has got e-khatha done for 8,000 families,' he said. Earlier today, Shivakumar also highlighted the Express Link Canal project, saying that the project would continue despite protests. He said that 40 per cent of the work had already been completed, and there was no reason to halt the project at this stage. He said, 'Forty per cent of the work of the Express Link Canal project has been completed. In this situation, there is no reason to stop the work,' Shivakumar told reporters at Vidhana Soudha while addressing concerns over the Hemavati Link Canal project.' (ANI)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Congress did more for Bengaluru's development than any other party': Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Sunday that Rs 1 lakh worth of projects have been planned for the development of Bengaluru city, while stating that the " Congress party had done more for Bengaluru's development than other parties." Shivakumar was speaking at a meeting of Dasarahalli Assembly constituency leaders and workers, where he highlighted the developmental plan for the country's tech capital. "Bengaluru city's population has grown from 70 lakh to 1.5 crore in the last 20 years, and hence we have formulated projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore for the development of the city. It was not the BJP that built the flyover on Tumkur Road, Airport Road, Hosur Road and Kolar Road. It was the Manmohan Singh government that granted these projects," Shivakumar said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Loja de Sorocaba faz promoção de azeites Azeites Saiba Mais Undo "We have formed the Greater Bengaluru Authority to cater to the needs of the growing city. After a meeting with the MLAs and ministers, we will decide the number of corporations. We will hold elections once the corporations are formed," he added. Talking about the promise of delivering on the guarantee schemes, an election promise of the party, Shivakumar added, "When I took oath as the KPCC President, I had said that the Congress party will come to power if the youth and women of the state make up their mind. We came to power, and we decided to repay their debt through five guarantee schemes. Our government has delivered as promised." Live Events Hitting out at the BJP, Shivakumar said that the opposing party is "about more noise and little action." "The BJP was in power in the state before us for 4 years, yet never came up with any schemes like guarantee schemes. BJP is about more noise and little action. Our candidate Manjanna had lost the election here, yet he has got e-khatha done for 8,000 families," he said. Earlier today, Shivakumar also highlighted the Express Link Canal project , saying that the project would continue despite protests. He said that 40 per cent of the work had already been completed, and there was no reason to halt the project at this stage. He said, "Forty per cent of the work of the Express Link Canal project has been completed. In this situation, there is no reason to stop the work," Shivakumar told reporters at Vidhana Soudha while addressing concerns over the Hemavati Link Canal project."
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Express Link Canal work won't be stopped: DK Shivakumar amid protests
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] June 1 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday clarified that the Express Link Canal project would continue despite ongoing protests. He said that 40 per cent of the work had already been completed, and there was no reason to halt the project at this stage. 'Forty per cent of the work of the Express Link Canal project has been completed. In this situation, there is no reason to stop the work,' Shivakumar told reporters at Vidhana Soudha while addressing concerns over the Hemavati Link Canal project. The remarks came amid growing protests from farmers and political leaders opposing the Hemavati Link Canal. While responding to the agitation, Shivakumar stated, 'Those who are there, those who are here, are all our farmers. We will protect the interests of everyone.' The protests gained traction after BJP MLA Suresh Gowda voiced opposition. However, Shivakumar pointed out that key MLAs were already aware of the project. 'MLAs Krishnappa and Suresh Gowda have said that they are aware of this project. They have also spoken about it. However, they are now fighting. I am not saying that this is wrong. All the MLAs are mentally aware of this issue,' he said. When asked about Union Minister V Somanna's letter concerning the project, Shivakumar responded with caution and respect. 'He is a big man, a Union Minister. Let's ask for his guidance as well,' he said, indicating that the government was open to suggestions and cooperation from the Centre. On Saturday, DK Shivakumar alleged that the protest against the Hemavati Link Canal project is a political protest. He said 40 per cent of the work is already done, and the project will not be stopped as it will help farmers, and also accused BJP leaders of trying to create problems. Thousands of farmers in Karnataka held a large protest on Saturday near Gubbi town in Tumakuru district, opposing the start of work on the Hemavathi River Link Canal Project. Speaking to the mediapersons about the protest against the project, DK Shivakumar said, 'That is all a political protest. Nothing is there within the water. We have sorted it out. I have discussed with them. We have a technical report. Everything is over. Already, 40 per cent of the work is over. There is no question of stopping any work. We will continue with it. It will help every farmer in the area... BJP leaders always do that. They are known for creating problems.' He further added that the Karnataka government will not tolerate hate speech or misinformation. 'Karnataka government does not tolerate hate speeches or misinformation. The law will take its course. We have instructed all the DCs to identify in every district and take all the information and file cases immediately. We want to keep the districts in coastal Karnataka very peaceful and business-oriented. We are working out a strategy for the unemployment problem that has been created there. A team from our party will also assess the situation,' Shivakumar said. (ANI)
