BSY accuses CM’s family of receiving kickback in steel bridge contract

February 12, 2017

Bengaluru, Feb 12: Karnataka BJP president BS Yeddyurappa on Sunday alleged that Rs 65 crore has been received by chief minister Siddaramaiah's "family and close associates" in the awarding of the controversial steel bridge flyover between Chalukya circle and Hebbal in Bengaluru.

Speaking to the media, claiming that he has in his possession a supposed copy of the information from a diary maintained by Congress MLC Govindraju, who was raided earlier last month by the I-T department, Yeddyurappa said the evidence was damning.

"The diary records a deal of Rs 150 crore, which has been sealed with middlemen for the steel bridge contract. Of this, Rs 65 crore has already been dispatched to the congress. It has been received in the name of CM's family and close associates," alleged Yeddyurappa.

The BJP state president said the Rs 65 crore was part of the recordings in the diary which has now been seized by the I-T department and probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

"Why is the Congress government so hell bent upon the steel bridge, despite the entire populace opposing the project. What is this special commitment towards this particular project, which is being pushed so vehemently by the government?" question Yeddyurappa.

Despite repeated questions, Yeddyurappa refused to state whether he had actually got a copy of the diary or only received information about the entries.

"The onus is on the CM to prove that such entries are not made against his name in the diary seized from Govindraju's house," claimed Yeddyurappa.

The BJP state president said the steel bridge was already under the scanner of the national green tribunal with Namma Bengaluru Foundation having filed a petition in this regard.

"With such being the case, the contents of the diary will automatically surface. Is the CM ready resign?" asked Yeddyurappa.

He said the BJP was going to go out on the streets and question Siddaramaiah on the kickbacks he has recieved at every rally and event in the state entire state.

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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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