Senior Congress leader Rajeev Shukla meets party's overseas members in Bahrain
Bahrain: Former union minister,journalist, Senior Congress leader, political commentator and the former chairman of Indian Premier League .Rajeev Shukla met members of Indian Overseas Congress, Bahrain Chapter.
He was introduced to office Bearers of IOC Bahrain chapter and other States Congress organisations leaders of Bahrain by IOC Bahrain President Mohammad Mansoor.
Shukla appreciated Mansoor’s consistent efforts in promoting the objectives of IOC in Bahrain as well as its other worldwide committees have put forward truly inspiring activities also applauded IOC for bringing together all the Congress members under one roof. He urged members to always keep up this uplifting spirit. and assured his full support to further consolidating its position and manifold growth. "
Mansoor honoured Shukla with a bouquet, IOC general secretaries Khursheed Alam,. Basheer Ambalayi, Austin Santhosh, Vice President Sovichan Chennatusery, OICC Youth President Ibrahim Adham, IYCC president Anas Rahim, Thamban, Anil U K, Shabir Mukkan, Nitheesh Chandran, Fazil Vattoli were also present.
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Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar hints at water tariff hike by one paisa/litre in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has indicated that a water tariff hike in Bengaluru is imminent, with a potential increase of one paisa per litre.
The revision, he stated, is necessary to fund upcoming phases of the Cauvery water supply project. However, he assured that the government is committed to ensuring that it does not burden the public.
Shivakumar emphasized that the increase is essential to address the massive losses incurred by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), which is reportedly losing over Rs 1,000 crore annually. "The tariff revision is unavoidable. We must raise the water rate by at least one paisa per litre. However, we have instructed BWSSB to implement this increase in a way that minimises the impact on citizens," he said.
Despite criticism over recent back-to-back price hikes on various services and commodities by the state government, Shivakumar stood firm on the need for the water tariff revision. He added that before the hike takes effect, there would be efforts to raise awareness among the public about the importance of water conservation.
Shivakumar also responded to the BJP's opposition to the tariff increase. He asserted that when they reduced electricity prices, the BJP remained silent. “If they are concerned about citizens' livelihoods, they should first focus on reducing the costs of essentials like petrol, diesel, and animal feed," he said. He further pointed out that despite recent price increases, the prices of milk and curd in Karnataka remain lower compared to other states.
