R Shankar resigns as MLC after BJP high command denies him Ranebennur ticket
Bengaluru: BJP legislator R Shankar, who had been hoping for the party ticket from Ranebennur constituency for the Assembly elections, has resigned as MLC, following the high command’s selection of sitting MLA Arun Kumar over him.
Shankar on Wednesday met and handed his papers to Basavaraj Horatti, chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council.
He had accused the BJP of ending his political career, as the Commercial Tax officials raided his residence in Ranebennur recently.
“The BJP leaders have harassed me repeatedly. They have even declared me unfit to be among them,” he had said.
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Bengaluru metro’s yellow line gets safety approval, launch expected soon
Bengaluru: The Yellow Line of Namma Metro, running from RV Road to Bommasandra, has received the required safety clearance to begin passenger services. The clearance came from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (Southern Circle), A M Chowdhary, who submitted his report on Friday, reported Deccan Herald.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is now reviewing the report.
Quoting officials the report mentioned that they will need a few days to meet the conditions mentioned before starting operations.
The 19.15-km corridor will connect key areas in South Bengaluru, including Silk Board Junction and Electronics City. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the line, but the final date depends on his availability. BMRCL has tentatively set August 15 as the launch date.
Initially, the line will operate with three driverless trains, running every 20 minutes. The frequency will be improved once more trains are available, with full services expected by March 2026, offering trains every five minutes or less during peak hours.
