Congress final list to be announced after March 11: Dinesh Gundu Rao
Bengaluru: We have carried out discussions about all the constituencies in the state, except the existing 12 seats. The final list of the candidates will be announced after the election review meeting that will be held in Delhi on March 11, informed KPCC President Dinesh Gundu Rao.
Speaking to mediapersons after the KPCC election committee meeting held at a private hotel on Thursday, he said, there are 10 Congress and two JDS MPs in the state. Also, we have decided to live Shivamogga constituency to JDS and already discussed about the remaining 15 constituencies.
"Discussions were made about potential candidates, in the meeting. Opinions also came to give tickets to women also. Tickets were demanded for minorities in Bengaluru Center, Haveri and Bidar. Regarding this, a proposal has been sent to the high command," he said.
"The Congress Party gives preference to all sections of the society, keeping social justice in mind. The list of candidates is being prepared to take into consideration of all the factors that have been accepted so far, and finally the High Command will give the final list, Dinesh Gundu Rao informed.
KPCC Working President Ishwar Khandre, Coordination Committee Chairman Siddaramaiah, DCM Dr. G. Parameshwar, Minister DK Shivakumar, and other leaders from the party were present.
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Metro ridership in Haryana sees over 13 pc rise in 2025-26
Chandigarh (PTI): Haryana's urban transit system witnessed a strong growth in 2025-26, with metro ridership registering a robust 13.55 per cent increase, the state government said in a statement on Thursday.
The progress was reviewed in the 64th board meeting of Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi.
Between April 2025 and February 2026, the metro network recorded over 1.74 crore passengers, compared to 1.53 crore in the corresponding period the previous year.
July recorded the highest monthly growth at 22.93 per cent, while all months showed consistent positive trends.
Financial performance has also remained strong, with fare revenue rising 12.64 per cent till January 2026, the statement said.
Non-fare revenue surged by 108 per cent, driven by effective monetisation of station spaces, advertisements and commercial activities, resulting in an operating surplus for Rapid Metro.
Further initiatives, including the auction of station naming rights and additional advertisement sites, are expected to strengthen HMRTC's financial position, the statement said.
Appreciating the performance, Rastogi stated that the consistent rise in ridership and revenue reflects the success of Haryana's integrated transport strategy, rising commuter confidence and a clear shift towards public transport.
HMRTC Managing Director Chander Shekhar Khare said that, alongside operational gains, the state is making steady progress on an ambitious pipeline of metro and regional transit projects.
Metro connectivity from Gurugram Sector 56 to Panchgaon is under active consideration, with Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited studying the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and layout plan, and finalising a depot location in Sector 36A near Sihi village, he said.
The Gurugram-Faridabad Namo Bharat corridor has achieved a key milestone, with alignment and station locations finalised and approved by the Haryana government. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation is preparing the DPR, he added.
Similarly, the Delhi-Kundli metro extension is proposed to be placed before the Haryana Cabinet for approval.
The 136.3-kilometre Delhi-Panipat-Karnal RRTS Corridor has also progressed, with the revised DPR submitted for financial concurrence ahead of Haryana Cabinet consideration.
Within Gurugram, DPR preparation has been approved for key intra-city corridors, including the 17.09-kilometre Bhondsi-Subhash Chowk-Rajeev Chowk-Sohna Chowk Railway Station corridor, enhancing connectivity along Sohna Road, Khare said.
