Congress, JD(S) may join hands to rule BJP-dominated Mysuru, Tumakaru city corporations

September 3, 2018

Mysuru, Sept 3: The coalition government partners of Karnataka – Congress and JD(S) – are likely to join hands in two of the three city corporations that went into polls recently.

Elections were held to the city corporations of Shivamogga, Msyuru and Tumakuru on August 31. While BJP registered a thumping victory in Shivamogga CC by winning 20 out of 35 seats, it emerged single largest party in Mysuru and Tumakuru. However it lacked clear majority in these two CCs.

The Congress, JD(S) and BSP together have clear numbers to wrest the Mysuru City Corporation. In the 65 member council, Congress has won 19, JD(S) 17, and BSP has won one seat. The BJP has won 22 and independents have won five seats.

In Tumakuru City Corporation that has a total 35 seats, Congress and JD(S) have secured 10 seats each while BJP has won 12 and three independents have won. With an already announced post-poll tie up, these two corporations is likely to go to the coalition.

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We may get the opportunity to watch BJP leaders' emotional outbirst if cong-jds opting alliance

I dont think so BJP alone can take majority upon JDS and cong

Congress has option. Either they can look forward if they win alone. Otherwise with JDS. Loss for BJP only

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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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