Bengaluru | Major political developments likely in the coming days: H. D. Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru: Union Minister and JD(S) State President H. D. Kumaraswamy has stated that Karnataka may witness major political developments in the coming days. “In politics, it is difficult to predict who will take what decision. The situation is extremely fluid,” he remarked.
Speaking at the JD(S) Silver Jubilee celebrations on Saturday, Kumaraswamy said that almost every day there are new political shifts within the ruling Congress. He added that the current turbulence suggests the possibility of a political upheaval in the next few months. He urged party workers and leaders to remain closely connected with the people.
He criticised the Congress government, saying the public is disappointed due to rising prices and increased taxes. According to him, this dissatisfaction presents a favourable opportunity for the JD(S). “If people give us a chance, I will show what kind of administration we can provide in five years. If I fail to deliver a government that earns public appreciation, I will never show my face again,” he said.
Kumaraswamy alleged that Karnataka’s financial condition has deteriorated, claiming that the state’s debt has crossed ₹7.5 lakh crore. He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of borrowing ₹5 to ₹5.5 lakh crore, and said the public must be told why such a large amount was borrowed.
He defended former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, stating that he dedicated his life to the people and never sought power at anyone’s doorstep. He added that even when long-serving rulers approached Gowda for political cooperation, he refused, adhering to principle and integrity. Kumaraswamy expressed displeasure that such a leader continues to face baseless allegations.
The JD(S) leader said the party survived because of the support of the people and its workers. He asked why the party, despite serving the state without discrimination, had not received full public support. “People from other states remember Deve Gowda with respect. Why not our own people?” he questioned.
Accusing the state government of “looting in the name of guarantees,” Kumaraswamy criticised rising taxes and alleged irregularities under “A” and “B” khata systems. He said many lives have been lost in pothole-related accidents and declared that such failures cannot be forgiven.
He also said that the government, unable to show results in development, has turned towards divisive political strategies. “Where are the reports by Kantaraju, Jayaprakash Hegde, and Madusudan Naik? Please tell us, Chief Minister,” he asked.
Kumaraswamy further stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had entrusted him with responsibilities at the Centre. He highlighted the reopening of the steel plant in Visakhapatnam and ongoing revival efforts at the Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant in Bhadravati, adding that he is committed to repaying the people’s trust.
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SWR announces special trains for passengers stranded by large-scale IndiGo cancellations
Bengaluru (PTI): The South Western Railway on Saturday announced a series of special trains, in coordination with Central, South Eastern and Southern Railways, to clear stranded passengers following large-scale IndiGo flight cancellations across the country.
The special services will operate between December 6 and 10 on high-demand routes, including Bengaluru–Chennai, Bengaluru–Pune, Yesvantpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin, Shalimar–Yelahanka and Ernakulam–Yelahanka, officials said.
According to an official statement, SWR will run Train No. 06255/06256 between Chennai Egmore and KSR Bengaluru, 06257/06258 between Bengaluru and MGR Chennai Central, 06259/06260 between Yesvantpur and Hazrat Nizamuddin, and 06263/06264 between Bengaluru and Pune.
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Central Railway will operate Train No. 01413/01414 between Pune and Bengaluru, while South Eastern Railway will run Train No. 08073/08074 between Shalimar and Yelahanka. Southern Railway will operate Train No. 06147/06148 between Ernakulam and Yelahanka, the statement said.
Railways has advised passengers to check updated timings on its official channels and arrive early at stations.
For at least five days in a row, IndiGo flight operations have been significantly disrupted, with a large number of cancellations and delays causing hardships to thousands of passengers. In many cases, baggage has been misplaced.
