B’luru gave identity to millions, not for constant criticism: DCM responds to Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
Bengaluru: Expressing strong displeasure over the poor condition of roads and garbage issues in Bengaluru, Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw had questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge on X, seeking accountability for the city’s civic state.
In her post, Shaw mentioned that a Chinese investor who recently visited Biocon’s Bengaluru unit had asked her why the city has so many potholes and why garbage is seen everywhere. “He said India is a promising destination for investments but wondered why the country is not taking full advantage of this opportunity,” Shaw wrote.
Reacting to this, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said, “Bengaluru has given identity, success, and opportunities to lakhs of people. It is not fair to constantly criticize the city.”
Acknowledging the existing civic issues, Shivakumar added, “Yes, Bengaluru faces challenges, and we are addressing them on priority. The pothole and garbage issues will soon be resolved. The BBMP East Zone alone has Rs 1,673 crore available, and the fund will be used to comprehensively develop the IT-BT corridors.”
Appealing for cooperation, he said, “Instead of criticizing Bengaluru, let’s all work together. The world looks at India through Bengaluru.”
In response, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw posted again on X, saying, “I agree with your statement. We must all make a collective effort guided by two principles, quality and speed.”
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Indian Navy vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests: Prez Murmu
Visakhapatnam (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests and is contributing to stability across wider maritime commerce.
Presiding over the International Fleet Review (IFR) off Vizag coast abroad an Indian Naval warship in the Bay of Bengal, the President said the Indian Navy is deployed in the region to serve as a credible instrument of deterrence and defence against threats and challenges arising in the sea.
"Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding India's maritime interests and is contributing to stability across wider maritime commerce," Murmu said.
Further, she noted that the Indian Navy plays a vital role in promoting goodwill and building bridges of trust, confidence and friendship with navies around the globe.
Murmu addressed the IFR after she sailed to review several Indian and foreign vessels.
