BJP is a party of jokers and heroines: Ramalinga Reddy

DHNS

January 16, 2018

Chikkaballapur, Jan 16: Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Tuesday termed the BJP as a party of jokers and heroines.

Commenting on the Mahadayi water dispute and Goan Water Resources Minister Vinod Palienkar's use of unparliamentary words for the people of Karnataka, Reddy said: "Amit Shash is the manager for the drama staged by the BJP regarding Mahadayi water dispute. He has distributed certain roles to a few local leaders. Some of them have been given the role of heroes, while a few others heroines."

Reddy charged that the State BJP leaders might have provoked Palienkar to issue such a statement.

"What made Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar write a letter to B S Yeddyurappa when the latter doesn't hold any position?" Reddy asked.

Regarding the recent atrocity against a woman in Bengaluru, the Home Minister said that Bengaluru had over 2.20 crore population. Atrocities against women were reported often. Just because of one incident, the city should not be termed as unsafe for women. The government would stern act against those who exploit women.

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BJP shoba-yeddy milan party.

What about Divya Spandana (Ramya). We all knew how galmorous she was in films

Reddy has no respect on women. This statement shows that. If he respecting atleast he should not be silent on Gauri's murder. Still no news of killers

In congress, most of them are Porn ministers

What about Italian Bar Dancer...! She is in BJP?

420 JOKERS ARE MORE IN CONGRESS!

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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