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The Hindu
10-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Priyank Kharge accuses BJP of ‘hijacking' credit for Yellow Line
Karnataka Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday (August 10, 2025) criticised the BJP for 'hijacking' the credit for Yellow Line Phase 2, stating that the Karnataka Government shouldered the bulk of the expenses, contributing over ₹12,000 crore. Also read: Yellow Line metro inauguration highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Bengaluru on Sunday (August 10, 2025) inaugurated the much-awaited Yellow Line of Bangalore Metro and the Vande Bharat Express train between Bengaluru and Belagavi. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Kharge said, 'The Metro project was launched under the UPA Government led by Manmohan Singh. In the first phase, the UPA Government bore a significant portion of the cost, outpacing the State Government's contribution.' According to him, after BJP came to power, their commitment to the project dwindled, with the Central Government's share decreasing drastically in subsequent phases. 'The Karnataka Government has shouldered the bulk of the expenses, contributing over ₹12,000 crore, covering land acquisition costs and additional expenses,' he added. The Central Government only provided ₹8,000 crore for the project, he pointed out. 'This lack of support forced BMRCL to take loans to cover the remaining project costs. While Karnataka's contributions to the Centre continue to grow year after year, the returns to the state diminish, and the Yellow Line project is a glaring example of this,' said Mr. Kharge. Meanwhile, speaking to PTI Videos, Tejasvi Surya, MP of Bengaluru South, insisted that the PM 'pushed for public infrastructure in Bengaluru', stating that between the Yellow Line and the proposed Orange Line that the PM is laying the foundation stone for on Sunday, 18 lakh commuters will benefit. VIDEO | As PM Modi is going to inaugurate Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro today, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) says, "The people of Bengaluru have been waiting for this Yellow Line metro to be inaugurated for a very long time. The Hon'ble Prime Minister has just landed in… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 10, 2025 'But Congress tries to take credit for all the things in which they don't have any role. You may have seen recently, Congress tried to take credit for even the IPL victory,' said Mr. Surya. The credit for the success of it goes to the people of Bengaluru, nobody else, he added.
Time of India
10-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge accuses BJP of 'hijacking' credit for Yellow Line
Karnataka Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday criticised BJP for "hijacking" the credit for Yellow Line Phase 2, stating that Karnataka Government shouldered the bulk of the expenses, contributing over Rs 12,000 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Bengaluru on Sunday to inaugurate the much-awaited Yellow Line of Bangalore Metro and the Vande Bharat Express train between Bengaluru and Belagavi. He is also scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the Bangalore Metro Phase-3 project. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Kharge said, "The Metro project was launched under the UPA Government led by Manmohan Singh. In the first phase, the UPA Government bore a significant portion of the cost, outpacing the State Government's contribution," he wrote. According to him, after BJP came to power, their commitment to the project dwindled, with the Central Government's share decreasing drastically in subsequent phases. "The Karnataka Government has shouldered the bulk of the expenses, contributing over Rs 12,000 crore, covering land acquisition costs and additional expenses," he added. Live Events The Central Government only provided Rs 8,000 crore for the project, he pointed out. "This lack of support forced BMRCL to take loans to cover the remaining project costs. While Karnataka's contributions to the Centre continue to grow year after year, the returns to the state diminish, and the Yellow Line project is a glaring example of this," said Kharge. Meanwhile, speaking to PTI Videos, Tejasvi Surya , MP of Bengaluru South, insisted that the PM "pushed for public infrastructure in Bengaluru", stating that between the Yellow Line and the proposed Orange Line that the PM is laying the foundation stone for on Sunday, 18 lakh commuters will benefit. "But Congress tries to take credit for all the things in which they don't have any role. You may have seen recently, Congress tried to take credit for even the IPL victory," said Surya. The credit for the success of it goes to the people of Bengaluru, nobody else, he added.
India Today
10-08-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Karnataka minister cries 'credit chori' ahead of PM's Namma Metro line flag-off
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line on Sunday, the Karnataka Congress has accused the BJP of 'credit chori,' alleging that he is taking undue credit for the urban mobility Minister Priyank Kharge outlined the project's timeline, from its launch to the lack of adequate funding from the Centre, alleging that the BJP is now hijacking the welcome Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Karnataka for the inauguration of Yellow Line Metro. As BJP desperately tries to shift the focus from #VoteChori to #CreditChori by hijacking the credit for the Yellow Line phase 2, let's set the record straight," Kharge said. By 'Vote Chori', he was alluding to the Congress's allegation of BJP's manipulation of voter lists, particularly in Bihar and Minister said the Metro project, launched under the UPA Government led by Dr Manmohan Singh with the Centre initially bearing a larger share of costs than the state, saw dwindling Central support after the BJP came to power. This forced Karnataka to shoulder most expenses, the minister alleged."The Metro project was launched under the UPA Government led by Dr Manmohan Singh. In the first phase, the UPA Government bore a significant portion of the cost, outpacing the State Government's contribution. After BJP came to power, their commitment to the project dwindled, with the Central Government's share decreasing drastically in subsequent phases," Kharge wrote on social added, "Meanwhile, the Karnataka Government has shouldered the bulk of the expenses, contributing over Rs 12,000 crores, covering land acquisition costs and additional expenses. In stark contrast, the Central Government has provided a paltry Rs 8,000 crores, effectively washing its hands off its responsibilities. This lack of support forced BMRCL to take loans to cover the remaining project costs". The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister further alleged that while Karnataka's contributions to the Centre have grown year after year, the state's returns have steadily declined, calling the Metro Yellow Line project 'a glaring example' of this disparity."While a BJP MPs might be bending backwards to appease their political masters, especially after the fiasco with Trump, the fact remains that Karnataka stays neglected by Modi Government," he Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Phase 2 Yellow Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru on Sunday, marking a significant expansion of the city's metro network. He will take a metro ride to Electronic City station, lay the foundation stone for Phase 3 (Orange Line), and address the newly opened Yellow Line, stretching over 19 km from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra with 16 stations, has been built at a cost of around Rs 7,160 crore. Its launch will extend Bengaluru's operational metro network to over 96 km, easing traffic congestion along key corridors such as Hosur Road, Silk Board Junction, and Electronics City 3 of the metro, for which the PM will lay the foundation stone, will span more than 44 km with 31 elevated stations and an estimated cost of Rs 15,611 crore. The Orange Line will connect residential, industrial, commercial, and educational hubs, meeting the city's fast-growing transportation demands.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka#Narendra Modi#Indian National Congress#Bharatiya Janta Party
Time of India
10-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Project was launched under UPA govt': Priyank Kharge accuses BJP of 'hijacking' credit of Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the inauguration of Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge has accused the BJP of "hijacking" credit for the project. Kharge claimed the metro expansion was launched under the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government and that the state government had contributed more to its completion than the PM Modi-led NDA government. In a post on 'X', Kharge said: "I welcome Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Karnataka for the inauguration of the Yellow Line Metro. As BJP desperately tries to shift the focus from #VoteChori to #CreditChori by hijacking the credit for the Yellow Line phase 2, let's set the record straight. The Metro project was launched under the UPA Government led by Dr Manmohan Singh. In the first phase, the UPA Government bore a significant portion of the cost, outpacing the State Government's contribution. " You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru He accused the BJP of reducing the central government's share in the project, suggesting their commitment had 'dwindled'. "After the BJP came to power, their commitment to the project dwindled, with the Central Government's share decreasing drastically in subsequent phases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lana Green Is Retiring - Her Final Jewelry Pieces Are 80% Off Artisan Weekly Read More Undo Meanwhile, the Karnataka Government has shouldered the bulk of the expenses, contributing over Rs 12,000 crores, covering land acquisition costs and additional expenses," Kharge said. "In stark contrast, the Central Government has provided a paltry Rs 8,000 crores, effectively washing its hands of its responsibilities. This lack of support forced BMRCL to take loans to cover the remaining project costs," he added. Kharge also highlighted what he called 'inequality' between Karnataka's contributions to the national economy and the funds it receives from the centre. "While Karnataka's contributions to the Centre continue to grow year after year, the returns to the state diminish and the Metro Yellow Line project is a glaring example of this," he said. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Yellow Line from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra, part of Bangalore Metro Phase-2. The 19km stretch, with 16 stations, has been built at a cost of around Rs 7,160 crore. Its opening will expand Bengaluru's operational metro network to over 96km. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
