Kejriwal assures speedy development, funds for unauthorised colonies
New Delhi, July 7: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said developmental works in the national capital will be "speeded up" and he will ensure that funds were sanctioned, within a fortnight, for roads and drains in all the unauthorised colonies.
"Life of people is hell in the unauthorised colonies. To ensure a life of dignity to them, funds and approval will be sanctioned for roads and drains in the next 10-15 days for these colonies throughout the national capital region. Work will start on the war footing and daily progress will be monitored," he told media after inspecting the development works in Kirari Assembly constituency area here.
Kejriwal met the locals who complained of the shoddy work being carried out, over which he warned the officials of suspension if the work was not up to the mark.
He said the work to ensure water supply is already going on. "We will also work on the sewer soon."
The Chief Minister also said that development of the unauthorised colonies was one of the prime agenda of the elected government, but it was delayed due to the interference of the Lt Governor.
"However, now after the decision of the Supreme Court, the projects would be speeded up," he added.
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Karnataka bypolls: Over 60 per cent voter turnout in Bagalkot, Davanagere South till 5 pm
Bengaluru (PTI): Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm in both Assembly constituencies in Karnataka, where bypolls were held on Thursday.
While the turnout in Bagalkot was 65.68 per cent, it was 63.04 per cent in Davanagere South.
While the ruling Congress faces the challenge of retaining both seats, the BJP aims to wrest them and deliver a setback to its rival, which is currently witnessing an "internal power struggle" over leadership.
The bypolls were necessitated due to the demise of senior Congress MLAs H Y Meti (Bagalkot) and Shamanur Shivashankarappa (Davanagere South).
A total of over 2.59 lakh eligible voters are expected to cast their votes at around 319 polling stations in Bagalkot, where nine candidates are in the fray.
In Davanagere South, over 2.31 lakh eligible voters are expected to vote across 284 polling stations, with 25 candidates contesting.
The BJP has fielded former MLA and 2023 defeated candidate Veerabhadrayya Charantimath from Bagalkot, and a fresh face, Srinivas T Dasakariyappa, from Davanagere South.
The Congress has given tickets to family members of the late legislators in both constituencies. Bagalkot candidate Umesh Meti is the son of H Y Meti, while Samarth Mallikarjun from Davanagere South is the grandson of Shamanur Shivashankarappa.
