Tunnel Road only solution to ease Bengaluru’s traffic woes: Energy Minister KJ George
Bengaluru: Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George has defended the proposal for a tunnel road in Hebbal, calling it a necessary solution to the area's daily traffic congestion. He urged citizens to support the project, recalling the opposition faced by the now-scrapped steel flyover plan.
George, who previously served as Bengaluru's Development Minister, backed the tunnel road idea proposed by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, describing it as a practical solution to the traffic woes in Hebbal and surrounding areas, as reported by The New Indian Express on Saturday.
He pointed out that several infrastructure projects faced initial resistance but eventually proved beneficial. "The demolition of the Jayadeva flyover was opposed at first, but today people are benefiting from the Metro line. The double-decker flyover at Silk Board Junction also faced criticism initially but is now appreciated," he said.
George also addressed criticisms regarding traffic jams at Shivananda flyover and Nehru Circle, arguing that people continue to travel on congested roads while opposing potential solutions like the tunnel road. He emphasised that the tunnel road remains the only viable option to address traffic problems at Hebbal and nearby areas.
However, some government officials have expressed doubts about the tunnel road. “Tunnel road is not the solution. If people are getting stranded on flyovers, they will be stranded inside a tunnel soon,” government sources told TNIE.
“Instead, we have proposed that large commercial complexes and buildings with 2000-3000 employees ensure proper connectivity to the nearest Metro station. They should be proper feeder buses as well. Upcoming and existing resident and commercial complexes should ensure that dwellers have Metro connectivity or feeder buses. They must also push for expanding the Metro network,” the sources added.
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Karnataka Muslim Convention to be held as scheduled on May 16, say organisers
Bengaluru: Organisers of the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ have clarified that the programme will be held as scheduled on Saturday, May 16, at 10.30 am at Town Hall in Bengaluru, and urged the public not to pay attention to rumours regarding any change in the event.
In a joint statement, convention coordinators Suhail Ahmed Maroor, Tanveer Ahmed and Yahya Damudi said there is no change whatsoever in the programme and that all preparations are in the final stage.
The convention is being organised by the Karnataka Rajya Muslim Sanghatanegala Okkoota.
According to the organisers, more than 45 Muslim organisations, associations and jamaats from different parts of Karnataka have extended support to the event and have assured active participation.
The organisers said the state government has withdrawn the restriction on hijab, but noted that nine other major demands of the Muslim community are still pending.
They said the convention is being held to urge the government to fulfil these constitutional demands without further delay.
