BJP MLA Shivaraj Patil meets MB Patil
Bengaluru, June 10: Close on the heels of BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa’s statement that the party doors are open for the Congress-JDS dissident MLAs if they are willing to come, BJP Raichur urban MLA Shivaraj Patil called on disgruntled Congress MLA and former minister MB Patil at the latter’s house here on Sunday, creating curiosity for the further development.
On Sunday morning, Shivaraj Patil visited the house of MB Patil at Sadashiva Nagar, held discussions for some time and invited him to the BJP, sources said.
But Shivaraj Patil told media persons that they were good old friends and have good relationship. He has never met him after winning in the election. So, he met him today. But they have not discussed anything about politics. Their discussion was limited only to their personal relationship. When he was the Water Resource Minister, MB Patil has done good works in Raichur district. It was just a cordial visit and not a political visit. He has not met him to invite him to the BJP. Moreover, he does not have any relationship with the developments within the Congress, he said.
“I have not come here to convince anybody. I am not a senior leader to discuss the political issues. My party leaders will look into such issues. Our relationship is beyond our parties”, the BJP MLA said.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
