Jaffer Sharief apologises for his remark on Kuruba community

Bengaluru, Feb 10: Senior Congress leader C K Jaffer Sharief on Thursday apologised to the people of the Kuruba community for hurting them by his recent comment.

Sharief, who had been critical of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's style of functioning of late, had recently dubbed the state governmentKuruba government.' Siddaramaiah belongs to the Kuruba community. When journalists had sought Sharief's comments on former chief minister S?M?Krishna quitting the Congress, he had made the comment on Kurubas.

“I hold that community in high esteem and respect. I have always maintained, both in my public and private life, high respect for all communities. I request the Kuruba community to forgive and pardon me, since I apologise for hurting the community though unintentionally...(sic)” Sharief stated in a release issued to the media.

Sharief's comment had not gone down well with the Kuruba community leaderss. A section of Congress leaders had also demanded that disciplinary action be taken against the veteran leader.

Sharief tendered apology a day after the Congress Legislature Party on Wednesday passed a resolution, urging the party to take action against all those who are openly criticising the party high command and Siddaramaiah.

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It is better for Jaffar sharief to maintain his respect among people and resign from politics. This is right time for him to retire. Give chance to youngsters.

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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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