Former Karnataka CM Sadanand Gowda dedicates his victory to BJP party worker
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka CM and BJP MP Sadanand Gowda on Thursday dedicated his win in the Lok Sabha Election to the party workers of BJP who he said worked tirelessly for years.
In a tweet after securing victory from Bengaluru North constituency he added that he is committed to work under the leadership of Narendra Modi and Party President Amit Shah, while also adding that it was India and not BJP that won after the results of the election were out.
“My victory is dedicated to @BJP4India party workers. who worked tirelessly for years . I am committed to work under leadership of Sri @narendramodi ji and Sri @AmitShah ji. India won” (sic) he wrote.
Gowda polled 8,24,500 in his favour against Krishna Byregowda of Congress who polled 6,76,982 votes in his favour.
Krishna Byregowda also thanked voters, party workers and leaders and added that he will continue to do his best in the responsibilities handed to him by the party. He also congratulated Sadanand Gowda on his victory.
My Victory is Dedicated to @BJP4India Party Workers. who worked tirelessly for years . I am committed to work under leadership of Sri @narendramodi ji and Sri @AmitShah ji . India won
— Chowkidar Sadananda Gowda (@DVSBJP) May 23, 2019
I thank voters,workers,leaders, volunteers who supported me. It is a blessing to have you people with us. Life is a mixed bag. Ups and downs are part of it. Will continue to do my best in the responsibilities that are given to me.Congratulations to our MP Shri. Sadananda Gowdaji
— Krishna Byre Gowda (@krishnabgowda) May 23, 2019
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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.
