Dy.CM DK Shivakumar takes city tour on bus, inspects Bengaluru's drainage system ahead of monsoon
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has commenced a tour of Bangalore city, starting from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) head office. As the minister responsible for Bengaluru city development, Shivakumar embarked on a comprehensive inspection of the city's infrastructure, traveling on a BMTC Volvo bus.
His tour focused on assessing the condition of stormwater drains and rajakaluves (canals) in various key areas, including Cauvery Junction, Mekhri Circle, Infantry Road, Cubbon Road, HAL Airport Road, and Manipal Hospital.
Following the tour, Shivakumar spoke to the media, emphasizing the significance of his visit. He stated, "With the arrival of the monsoon season, I am visiting the most critical areas that experience water stagnation issues every year. I have been briefed about the plans that have been formulated to address this problem during the rainy season."
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He further reassured the public by saying, "When it rains, I will personally visit these locations to ensure that there are no issues and to uphold the city's reputation. It is my priority to take proactive measures to mitigate any potential problems caused by heavy rainfall."
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JDU leader resigns from party over its stand on Waqf Bill
Patna, April 3 (PTI): Senior JD(U) leader Mohammed Qasim Ansari on Thursday resigned from the party and all his posts, criticising the party's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha despite widespread opposition.
In a letter to JD(U) president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Ansari expressed deep disappointment, saying the party’s stance had shattered the trust of millions of Indian Muslims who believed JD(U) would uphold secular values.
In his letter to Kumar, he said, "Millions of Indian Muslims like us had unwavering faith in you as a flag bearer of a truly secular ideology. However, that belief has now been shattered. The stand taken by JD(U) on the Waqf Bill Amendment Act 2024 has deeply shocked millions of dedicated Indian Muslims and activists. We are extremely disheartened by the manner in which Lallan Singh delivered his speech and supported this bill in the Lok Sabha."
