Don't disqualify us, two JD(S) legislators urge Speaker

DHNS

January 23, 2018

Bengaluru Jan 23: The JD(S) MLAs Manappa Vajjal (Lingsugur) and Dr S Shivaraj Patil (Raichur City), who have resigned from their Assembly membership, requested Speaker K B Koliwad on Monday not to disqualify them.

After they resigned as legislators last week, JD(S) leaders C N Balakrishna and T A Sharavana petitioned Koliwad to disqualify the duo under the anti-defection law on grounds that they joined the BJP even before their resignation was accepted. Vajjal and Patil were issued a notice, calling upon them to provide an explanation on Monday.

Accordingly, Vajjal and Patil met Assembly Secretary S Murthy with a representation that stated: "We have resigned voluntarily on January 18, and we request that our resignation be put into effect from that day."

"The plea to disqualify them is before the Speaker. He will decide. The representation given by the legislators will be brought to the Speaker's notice," Murthy said.

Vajjal said he was unaware why JD(S) leaders petitioned the Speaker seeking his disqualification. "It was on our own accord that we acted. We have nothing to do with the complaint which JD(S) leaders have lodged with the Speaker," he said. Patil said he and Vajjal were yet to join the BJP. "We were invited for a programme (at the BJP office) and we went there. We will not formally join the BJP until our resignation is accepted," he said.

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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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