Shivakumar blames previous BJP govt for potholes in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday blamed the previous BJP government’s "misrule" for potholes in Bengaluru.
He said Rs 750 crore has been granted to fill potholes in the city.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, "We are committed to fixing the pothole issue in Bengaluru. The CM has released a grant of Rs 750 crore for this purpose."
Asked about the BJP’s protest against potholes, he conceded that there are potholes in Bengaluru and it is being filled on a war footing.
Shivakumar said the civic agency has also requested the police and the public to inform about the location of potholes.
He charged that the previous BJP government in the state was behind the poor condition of roads.
"We are in this state due to the misrule of the previous BJP government. The protesting BJP leaders must understand that the Centre has not given any funds for Bengaluru’s development in spite of the city’s tax contributions. We will protect the interest of Bengaluru."
He cautioned the BJP that the Congress workers will protest against potholes in BJP-ruled municipal corporations in Hubli-Dharwad and other places.
Asked if he would discuss the issue of potholes with industrialists, he said, "They are our friends, but they also must realise their responsibilities."
Poor roads in Bengaluru came to the limelight after BlackBuck CEO and co-founder Rajesh Yabaji lamented the state of roads in a social media post.
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DMK seeks separate seating in Lok Sabha after split with Congress alliance
New Delhi: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking a separate seating arrangement for Members of Parliament belonging to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) following the end of the party’s alliance with the Indian National Congress.
In a letter dated May 7 addressed to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Kanimozhi said the changed political situation made it inappropriate for DMK MPs to continue sitting alongside Congress members in the House.
She requested the Speaker to make “suitable changes” in the seating arrangement of the DMK Parliamentary Party and allot separate seating for its MPs.
“In view of the changed political circumstances and as our alliance with the Indian National Congress has come to an end, it may not be appropriate for our Members to continue occupying the present seating arrangement alongside them in the House,” the letter stated.
Kanimozhi further said separate seating would help DMK members effectively discharge their responsibilities in the Lok Sabha.
