Modi's winning speech a welcome change in Indian politics: former Karnataka Minister Roshan Baig
Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Minister and Bengaluru Shivajinagar MLA, Roshan Baig on Sunday added Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s winning speech was a welcome change in Indian Politics. In a series of tweet from his official twitter handle, Baig wrote that he was optimistic as the PM spoke about building an inclusive India in his winning speech and not in an election rally to attract vote bank.
He also wrote that he was pleased with the way PM spoke about minorities of India. “Pleased with OM @narendramodi’s statements in Central Hall about the minorities of India. Elated that he has assured social unity even before swearing in, a good first step at promoting the idea of ONE India & eliminating the fear psychosis that has been induced over the years.” he wrote.
“I'm hopeful that he'll walk the talk and develop an inclusive India. Optimistic because he did not make this speech as a part of some election gimmick to attract a "votebank", but instead, made these assuring statements after winning. Welcome change in Indian politics” he wrote in another tweet.
Earlier on May 23, Baig had congratulated the Prime Minister for sweeping the Lok Sabha Election with historic mandate, and had also blamed senior Congress leaders of the state for party’s poor performance in the state followed by which he was served a show cause notice by the party high-command.
Pleased with PM @narendramodi's statements in Central Hall about the minorities of India. Elated that he has assured social unity even before swearing in, a good first step at promoting the idea of ONE India & eliminating the fear psychosis that has been induced over the years. pic.twitter.com/ooDA4N8kus
— Roshan Baig (@rroshanbaig) May 25, 2019
I'm hopeful that he'll walk the talk and develop an inclusive India. Optimistic because he did not make this speech as a part of some election gimmick to attract a "votebank", but instead, made these assuring statements after winning. Welcome change in Indian politics.
— Roshan Baig (@rroshanbaig) May 25, 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.
