BJP 'staged' violence for political gain: Parameshwara

Mysuru/Bengaluru, Mar 16: Monday's violence in Mysuru was “orchestrated” by the opposition BJP for political mileage, Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday, after visiting the family of the man whose murder on Sunday triggered mob frenzy in the City of Palaces.

The minister also made a veiled attack on the BJP's Chikkamagaluru MLA, C T Ravi. “An MLA?from?Chikkamagaluru came to Mysuru and stage-managed the entire shutdown. I have instructed the police to handle the situation with care, though outsiders were part of the mob,” he told reporters in Mysuru on Tuesday.

Parameshwara revealed that the victim, Raju, was among many people who were booked by the police in connection with Udayagiri communal clash in Mysuru in 2009. Five cases were registered against him. Later, based on a report of the Cabinet subcommittee, 40 cases were withdrawn, including those against Raju, he said.

The minister downplayed the delay in arresting Raju's murderers, saying the police were working on some leads and the arrests would be made shortly. Earlier, Parameshwara, accompanied by Revenue Minister?V?Sreenivas Prasad and Home Minister's Advisor Kempaiah, inspected the spot where Raju was murdered. He also handed over a cheque for Rs 5 lakh on behalf of the government to?Raju's mother, Chandramma.

Raju was unmarried but was the sole breadwinner of his family, taking care of his aged mother and the wife and children of his deceased elder brother. In Bengaluru, BJP?leader R?Ashoka demanded a judicial enquiry into Raju's killing. A BJP delegation met Parameshwara and submitted a memorandum, seeking a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to Raju's family. BJP?State president Pralhad Joshi and former chief minister B?S?Yeddyurappa will visit Raju's family in Mysuru on Thursday, said a press statement released by the party.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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