Fate of coalition govt depends on the move of Cong: CM
Tumakuru, May 24: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that the future of the coalition government is depending upon the move and stands of the Congress leaders.
On the eve of the floor test, Kumaraswamy visited Siddaganga Mutt and got the blessings of Dr Shivakumara Swamiji here on Thursday. Later, he told media persons that he knew that managing the Chief Minister post is not so easy. Despite knowing the fact that he has to face the challenges in every step, he has promised of giving a stable government for five years. Because of the good governance he had given during his 20 months administration as the Chief Minister in the JDS-BJP coalition government, the party is survived in the state. He has agreed for the coalition government only for the development of the state and pressure from the Congress leaders. He is not running behind power. He would not compromise for anything just because of power. He is committed to implement permanent irrigation projects in North Karnataka, he said.
He has never spoke about any corruption in the last election. He has spoken only on development of the state. He had said that if there are any irregularities in implementing Ettinahole project, he would stop it immediately and he is committed for his statement even now. “I would not waste my time by just speaking against corruption”, he added.
I’ll speak in Assembly
The coalition government formed in the state would not become a compromise government. He would give answer clearly to the Congress, BJP and people of the state about the government and its plans during floor test. In the same way, he would also answer the questions of those who criticize him, he added.
Only after proving the majority in the Assembly, he would take over the charge as the Chief Minister officially. Later, he would announce the programmes. Before that he would not say anything. He would answer all questions and doubts only after winning the floor test on Friday, he said.
MLC Basavaraj Horatti, MLA Gourishankar, former MLAs D Nagarajaiah, MT Krishnappa, KM Thimmarayappa, JDS state general secretary H Ningappa, ZP president Latha Ravi Kumar, BBMP former mayor Puttaraju, leader Govindaraju and others were present at the press conference.
Devotees face inconvenience
During election, the Siddaganga Mutt has turned into a centre of political activities due to the visit of political leaders and devotees experienced the inconvenience. On Thursday also, the devotees faced tough time as the entire Mutt premises was cordoned by the police in view of the visit of Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy who was supposed to visit the mutt at 8.30 am, but visited at 1.10 pm.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
