Former CM Bommai rubbishes Cong charge of hike in power tariff by previous BJP govt
Bengaluru, Jun 13: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday rubbished the Congress' allegation that the previous BJP government hiked the power tariff by Rs 2.89 per unit.
Bommai said in a statement that the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission had recommended an increase in electricity tariff in March this year when his government was in power. However, the BJP government did not agree to it.
"We did not order a hike in electricity tariff. It is the Congress that increased the prices after coming to power. They (Congress) issued orders in this regard," Bommai said.
According to the former CM, the increase in tariff will be a big burden on people. In the coming days, the electricity department will be in a big crisis.
The KERC hiked the electricity tariff on June 5 by Rs 2.89 per unit, days after the Karnataka government announced the 'Gruha Jyoti' scheme, offering free power up to 200 units.
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Bommai also alleged that ever since the Shakti scheme offering free bus rides to women in non-luxury government buses has been launched, the frequency of buses in many areas has reduced. This has resulted in overcrowding in the buses.
In this context, he pointed out that a student in his home district died due to serious head injuries after falling from a bus.
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Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja denied entry to sacred chamber of TN's Andal Temple; sparks row
Chennai: Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja's visit to the Andal Temple in Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, has stirred a debate after his request to enter the temple's sanctum sanctorum was declined by priests and authorities.
Citing longstanding traditions, temple officials clarified that no devotees, regardless of status, are allowed beyond a specific point in the temple premises.
While social media buzzed with allegations that the denial was linked to Ilaiyaraaja's Dalit identity, temple authorities refuted this claim, stating the restriction applies uniformly to all visitors.
A senior government official confirmed that Ilaiyaraaja was informed of the rules at the Arthamandapam area and complied without objection. During his visit, the maestro was given a traditional welcome by temple seers, Sri Satakopa Ramanuja Jeeyar and Sri Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swami, ahead of the release of his musical composition, Divya Pasuram. He was also honored with Andal's sacred garlands and silk garments.
The Andal Temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu and revered for its spiritual significance, upholds strict traditions that limit access to its inner sanctum for all devotees
