BJP leaders have no concern for Bengaluru’s development: Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday accused BJP leaders of neglecting Bengaluru’s development, questioning what they had achieved for the city during their tenure.
"I am not a technical expert, and neither is Tejasvi Surya"
Speaking to reporters at the KPCC office on Queens Road, Shivakumar said, “BJP leaders have no real concern for Bengaluru’s growth. What did they do for the city when they were in power?”
Responding to criticism over the proposed tunnel road project, he remarked, “I am not a technical expert, and neither is Tejasvi Surya. That’s why a dedicated team of technical experts is handling the matter.”
Shivakumar further commented on BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s remarks about implementing the suburban rail project: “Let him do it; there’s nothing wrong with that. He should ensure that the required funds come from the central government. Our own Somanna is the Union Railway Minister—let them seek his help. If they want to fight for Bengaluru, let them. Who is stopping them?”
The Deputy CM noted that apart from Tejasvi Surya and R. Ashoka, no other BJP leader had spoken up about the city’s issues. “We are doing our work. People have seen our commitment and are supporting our efforts. I am confident our projects will be implemented,” he added.
When asked about discussions within the Congress over a possible change of Chief Minister and demands for a Dalit CM, Shivakumar said, “There’s no need to tire ourselves by making unnecessary comments.”
On Rahul Gandhi’s proposed visit to Karnataka on November 20 to lay the foundation stone for new Congress offices, he clarified, “The date has not been finalized yet. I have submitted a proposal, and land documents are being prepared. Once my report is sent, the high command will decide the date.”
He also revealed that the Congress leadership has sought a detailed report on which ministers, MPs, and district presidents have shown interest in the construction of party offices. “I am preparing that report,” he said.
Responding to BJP leader B. Sriramulu’s claim that ₹300 crore in unaccounted funds were sent to Bihar for election purposes, Shivakumar quipped, “It was the same money Shriramulu gave to the Congress party that we sent to Bihar.”
Regarding the selection of candidates for the upcoming Legislative Council elections from the graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies, Shivakumar said that discussions were underway. “Each constituency has about five to six aspirants. We’ll finalize the candidates within 8–10 days after consulting ministers and MLAs from the respective districts,” he added.
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Two girls injured in separate wolf attacks in UP's Bahraich
Bahraich (UP) (PTI): Two minor girls were injured in separate incidents of wolf attacks in the Bahraich district, forest department officials said on Saturday.
In the first incident on Friday, Anushka Nishad (5), daughter of Baliram from Mallahanpurwa village, was sleeping alone inside her house when a wolf entered and tried to carry her away, they said.
Hearing her screams, family members and villagers rushed to the spot. The wolf left the child, hearing the commotion, and ran towards the fields. The girl sustained minor injuries from the animal's teeth, the officials said.
Divisional Forest Officer Ram Singh Yadav described the attack as deliberate and cleverly planned, as it occurred precisely when Anushka's mother went out for a few moments.
On the same day, Nancy (4), daughter of Kamlesh Yadav, was playing outside her house in Baburi Tola village when a wolf suddenly attacked and dragged her away.
Villagers raised an alarm, and the wolf released the child and ran towards the sugarcane fields. The injured child was sent to the Kaiserganj Community Health Centre for treatment.
Divisional Forest Officer Ram Singh Yadav told reporters that both attacks involved wolves, adding that the entire area is plagued by the animal's activity.
Since September 9, such attacks in the Bahraich district have claimed 10 lives, including eight children and an elderly couple, and injured dozens of people, the officials said.
District Magistrate Akshay Tripathi met the families of the victims on Friday and consoled them.
