Controversy over bus stand in Karnataka, BJP leader says it looks like mosque; MLA clarifies
Mysuru: MLA S A Ramadas, on Wednesday issued a press note and clarified that the bus stand that has triggered controversy over its purported look like that of a mosque, and added that the bus stand does not indicate or depict any linkage or connection with any particular religion.
The statement comes a day after BJP MP Pratap Simha threatened to demolish the newly constructed bus stop in the Krishnaraja constituency as it looked like a mosque.
Ramadas also clarified that against the claims made in the rumors, the contractor who worked on the project was not Muslim, and linking the look of the bus stop to any religion was not right. "The designs were made keeping in mind the designs of Mysuru Palace, we wanted it to look like the iconic palace." the MLA added.
He added that, on learning of the spread of such rumors on social media, he complained to the city police commissioner to take necessary measures.
“There are many other bus stands, built with a similar design. Contrary to Pratap Simha’s allegation, the dome atop the roof of the bus stand was not installed overnight – the work was completed last week itself. The contractor Mahadev is overseeing the work that is under progress,” said the legislator.
“The government has been asked in writing to form a panel of experts to inspect the design. We have no objection to redesigning the bus stand if the experts advise or if they feel that it would lead to controversy,” he clarified.
“The development work in Krishnaraja constituency is underway. Since we found the need to provide more shelters for travelers, we are getting bus stands built with the MLA funds,” Ramadas said in the press note.
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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.
