BBMP to deploy disaster management team amid rain mayhem in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Chief Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, Tushar Giri Nath on Monday announced that the civic body will be deploying ‘disaster management teams’ at subdivision level of the respective zones for looking after disastrous pre-monsoon rains that have showered in the city.
Addressing reporters in the city he stated that, "it has been directed that disaster management teams should be deployed in the subdivisions of the respective zones, which will also include officers from the Corporation, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), Karnataka Fire and Rescue services and other departments in order to prevent rainwater infiltration into low-lying areas, opening of manholes, uprooting of trees and electric poles and causing of other disasters due to rain."
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“It has been raining in different places in the city for the past 1 week and it is raining in one way or another. In some places it rains normally, in others moderate and certain it rains heavily. Due to the continuous rainfall over the past four or five days, water stagnated in approximately 150 locations. However, the stagnant water was swiftly drained within two hours, averting any major problem,” he said.
Regarding the impact of the rains on trees, Tushar mentioned that 325 trees had fallen, out of which 320 had been cleared. Additionally, 698 branches had fallen, with 650 already cleared. Efforts are ongoing to clear the remaining tree debris and branches.
He also informed that 39 teams are actively working to clear the uprooted trees and branches caused by the rains.
“Concerned authorities have been directed to take necessary action for the disposal of the fallen debris left on the roadside,” he added.
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Sanjay Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
Mumbai, Nov 25: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Talking to reporters, Raut alleged several complaints about EVMs malfunctioning and questioned the integrity of the recently held elections.
The BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly elections, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed 46 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) winning just 20 out of 95 seats it contested.
"We have received nearly 450 complaints regarding EVMs. Despite raising objections repeatedly, no action has been taken on these issues. How can we say these elections were conducted fairly? Hence, I demand that the results be set aside and elections be held again using ballot papers," Raut said.
Citing some instances, he said a candidate in Nashik reportedly received only four votes despite having 65 votes from his family, while in Dombivli, discrepancies were found in EVM tallies, and election officials refused to acknowledge the objections.
The Sena (UBT) leader also questioned the credibility of the landslide victories of some candidates, saying, "What revolutionary work have they done to receive more than 1.5 lakh votes? Even leaders who recently switched parties have become MLAs. This raises suspicions. For the first time, a senior leader like Sharad Pawar has expressed doubts about EVMs, which cannot be ignored."
Asked about the MVA's poor performance in the elections, Raut rejected the idea of blaming a single individual.
"We fought as a united MVA. Even a leader like Sharad Pawar, who commands immense respect in Maharashtra, faced defeat. This shows that we need to analyse the reasons behind the failure. One of the reasons is EVM irregularities and the misuse of the system, unconstitutional practices, and even judicial decisions left unresolved by Justice Chandrachud," he said.
Raut stressed that though internal differences might have existed within the MVA, the failure was collective.
He also accused the Mahayuti of conducting the elections in an unfair manner.
"I cannot call the elections fair given the numerous reports of discrepancies in EVMs, mismatched numbers, and vote irregularities across the state," Raut said.
