House panel ready to address gov's concerns over Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: Rizwan Arshad
Bengaluru: Rizwan Arshad, MLA and head of the Select Legislative Committee that reviewed the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, stated that the governor’s action does not signify a rejection of the Bill but rather a request for specific clarifications.
Speaking to The New Indian Express, Arshad downplayed the concerns, especially those surrounding the 74th Amendment, and said, “No exact point of the Act was raised.” He dismissed claims of constitutional flaws in the Bill.
Addressing concerns about the proposed Metropolitan Planning concept, first introduced by the Congress government, Arshad assured that the committee would take the issue seriously. “Metropolitan Planning was proposed when Congress was in power. We will consider all aspects of it moving forward,” he said, noting that the committee remains open to making refinements to the Bill.
One of the most contentious issues has been the proposal to split the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), with critics fearing it could follow the path of the Delhi civic body’s trifurcation, added the report.
However, Arshad remained confident, stating, “Delhi civic body’s trifurcation failed due to unequal revenue distribution. In contrast, we’ve carefully accounted for that, ensuring a balanced approach for Bengaluru’s future. Bengaluru has to be divided for administrative efficiency, and we have taken all objections into consideration.”
Reaffirming that the governor’s request for clarifications was not a setback for the state government, Arshad concluded, “We’re fully prepared to provide all clarifications. There is no cause for alarm.”
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Rahul Gandhi to attend friendly football match between Messi, Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will attend the GOAT India Tour event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at the RGI Cricket Stadium here on Saturday evening, Telangana Congress sources said.
A friendly match will be played between the two teams -- Singareni RR9 and Aparna-Messi All Stars. These two teams will be playing a 15-20 minute friendly match and five minutes before the game, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, a football enthusiast and Messi will join and will dribble the ball together.
Rahul Gandhi will land here on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying.
After watching the game, Gandhi will leave for the national capital by 10.30 PM.
Elaborate security arrangements are being made for the event at the RGI Cricket stadium.
Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu said security would be provided with 3,000 personnel.
