Efforts are on to destabilise my govt; will not try to save my seat: HDK

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August 25, 2018

Bangaluru, Aug 25: A day after Congress leader Siddaramaiah openly expressed his desire to become the chief minister of Karnataka again, incumbent CM H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday said efforts were being made by some leaders to destabilise the coalition government.

“Efforts are being made to destabilise the government. I learnt from the media that there will be a new government in September (this year) and someone is ready to become the chief minister,” he told reporters without taking Siddaramaiah’s name.

Kumaraswamy further said he was aware of all developments and that he will not try to protect his post. “I am aware of what is happening. I am not bothered. I will not try to save my seat. I will try to do good work as long as I am the Chief Minister,” he stated.

Siddaramaiah during his visit to Holenarasipura in Hassan district on Friday had told media persons that he would like to rule the state as chief minister once again. The statement has led to intense speculation that survival of the JD(S)-Congress coalition government is doubtful.

However, Siddaramaiah, while speaking to the media in Mysuru on Saturday, clarified that he would become the chief minister if people blessed him in the next assembly polls. He also said that the next assembly polls would be held after 5 years.

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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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