Udupi MLA writes to CM Bommai, says Surathkal-Hejamady tollgate merger not right
Udupi: BJP MLA Raghupathi Bhat on Saturday expressed his reservations against the merging of the Surathkal tollgate with the Hejamady tollgate and added that it was unfair on the people of Udupi district.
Speaking at a press conference, the BJP MLA from the Udupi constituency stated that the Surathkal tollgate has no connection with the Hejamady tollgate and collection of Surathkal toll fee at Hejamady was wrong.
“Surathkal tollgate is run by Navayuga company that has nothing to do with the company that runs Hejamady tollgate. Navayuga is the same company that runs Bantwal tollgate. People of the Udupi district will be inconvenienced by the collection of Surathkal toll fees at the Hejamdy tollgate” he added.
“I have written to the Centre, and the Chief Minister of the state to withdraw the notification of the merger.” He said.
When asked if he would participate in the protests that are planned near the Hejamady tollgate regarding the merger, the MLA said it would depend on who is organising it and their motive.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
