Ignoring senior leaders resulted in poor performance of Congress in the state: Ramalinga Reddy
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Tuesday lashed out at the senior party leaders and added that due to the ignorance and lack of organizational interest, the party performed poorly in the recently held Lok Sabha Election.
Expressing his views on social media platforms Facebook and Twitter he added that the party’s state leadership ignored the advises and suggestions of senior leaders, he further added that the performances of some of the leaders also played its part in the poor performance of the party.
“The newcomers who don’t know anything about the Congress party or the Government were given priority over seniors and were welcomed in the party” Reddy said while expressing his anger.
“The state leadership and in-charge failed to handle the internal issues of the party. Even when there is our government in the state the party workers and activists were low on the spirit during the election. The main reason behind this was lack of communication and bonding between the top leadership and party workers. Ignoring the senior leaders of the party also played a role in this” he added.
“The party is going to face challenging times in the coming days and the senior leaders of the party should be taken in confidence to coup the situation. They should be given representation in the government and they should also jump in to the rescue of the party” the former Home Minister said.
He further noted that it will get difficult for the senior leaders of the party to continue if they are continued to be ignored the way they were during the Lok Sabha Election.
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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.
