Dissolve Karnataka assembly, suggests senior JD(S) leader Basavaraj Horatti
Bengaluru: Fed up with the differences in the ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition and the "Siddaramaiah for CM again' clamour, senior JD(S) leader Basavaraj Horatti Saturday suggested that the assembly be dissolved.
His outburst prompted Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to request coalition leaders to refrain from making 'contradictory' and 'controversial' statements in public.
Pointing out that efforts are being made to form a non-BJP government at the centre, the Chief Minister said such statements by coalition leaders may mar these efforts.
"We are on the verge of formation of a new Government at the Centre.
At this juncture, where all efforts are being made to form a non-BJP government at the centre, the contradictory statements by leaders of coalition partners #Congress-#JDS may mar such efforts," Kumaraswamy said in a tweet.
"Hence my humble request to leaders of both parties is to restrain from making contradictory- controversial statements in public and to support the cause," he said.
Horatti made the remarks at a media organisation and stood by his statement later while addressing reporters, saying he was echoing the feelings of the general public.
"I have said both parties have agreed and decided to run the coalition government for five years, working accordingly is the dharma of both parties.
Leaving that...what is need for saying that Siddaramaiah should become Chief Minister now?" he asked. Horatti said it would create confusion among public and BJP would also try to take advantage of differences between coalition partners.
"...this should not happen, it is not right...both have formed the government and one year is over. Saying now that Siddaramaiah should become CM is not right.
Such an atmosphere should not be there...come to one clear decision- run the government or leave it, dissolve it and go. Im disappointed, so I'm saying this," he added.
There has been growing clamour within the Congress for Siddaramaiah to become Chief Minister once again, resulting in Congress and JD(S) venting their differences in public.
Horatti had earlier hit out the coalition government in December last year, accusing the Congress of using chief minister Kuaraswamy as a "rubber stamp".
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No more street vending on B’luru’s main roads, as govt plans to bring new policy for street hawkers
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said that the state government has decided to formulate a new policy for footpaths in Bengaluru, under which street vending will not be allowed on main roads and sub-main roads.
Addressing the media after a budget preparation meeting and executive meeting of GBA corporations at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said discussions were held with MLAs from the GBA region regarding the corporations’ budgets and key civic issues.
Leader of Opposition R. Ashok also participated in the meeting and shared his views. Officials from multiple departments, including police, BESCOM, BMRCL, BWSSB and BDA, along with ministers and legislators, were present.
He stated that all five municipalities have prepared their individual budgets, while MLAs have submitted their demands, including calls for ward-wise grants.
“We have decided to bring a new policy for footpaths. Citizens are struggling to walk as footpaths are encroached upon by street vendors,” Shivakumar said.
Highlighting the need to balance livelihoods and public convenience, he added that “a separate space will be provided for street vendors, and specific roads will be designated for their business,” ensuring that pedestrians can use footpaths without obstruction. He noted that there was unanimous agreement among MLAs on this approach.
Issuing a warning to vendors, Shivakumar said that authorities will act against those violating the rules. “If vendors operate during the day and leave their carts on the roadside at night, authorities will clear them. People should be aware of this,” he said.
Providing data on street vendors, he said that around 60,000 vendors have registered so far, of which 30,000 have applied for vehicles, and a tender has already been floated.
“Only those with street vendor identity cards will be allowed to do business. Those without ID cards will not be permitted to operate on the streets,” he added.
