Controversy over bus stand in Karnataka, BJP leader says it looks like mosque; MLA clarifies
Mysuru: MLA S A Ramadas, on Wednesday issued a press note and clarified that the bus stand that has triggered controversy over its purported look like that of a mosque, and added that the bus stand does not indicate or depict any linkage or connection with any particular religion.
The statement comes a day after BJP MP Pratap Simha threatened to demolish the newly constructed bus stop in the Krishnaraja constituency as it looked like a mosque.
Ramadas also clarified that against the claims made in the rumors, the contractor who worked on the project was not Muslim, and linking the look of the bus stop to any religion was not right. "The designs were made keeping in mind the designs of Mysuru Palace, we wanted it to look like the iconic palace." the MLA added.
He added that, on learning of the spread of such rumors on social media, he complained to the city police commissioner to take necessary measures.
“There are many other bus stands, built with a similar design. Contrary to Pratap Simha’s allegation, the dome atop the roof of the bus stand was not installed overnight – the work was completed last week itself. The contractor Mahadev is overseeing the work that is under progress,” said the legislator.
“The government has been asked in writing to form a panel of experts to inspect the design. We have no objection to redesigning the bus stand if the experts advise or if they feel that it would lead to controversy,” he clarified.
“The development work in Krishnaraja constituency is underway. Since we found the need to provide more shelters for travelers, we are getting bus stands built with the MLA funds,” Ramadas said in the press note.
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Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
