Mangaluru Chalo: Cops allow BJP hold 3-hour protest meet

September 6, 2017

Mangaluru, Sept 6: The police have allowed the BJP to hold a public meeting for three hours, from 11 am to 2 pm at Nehru Maidan in Mangaluru on Thursday.

However, permission has been denied for the proposed rally from Ambedkar Circle (Jyothi Circle) to the DC Office, Mangaluru Police Commissioner T R Suresh said.

In the wake of denial of permission for the proposed bike rally by BJP Yuva Morcha, Suresh and Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Dr K G Jagadeesha have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 35 of Karnataka Police Act, restricting bike rally and procession till the midnight of September 8. A press release from the deputy commissioner said that prohibitory order is in force to ensure that no rally from outside the district enters Dakshina Kannada.

The police commissioner on September 4 had issued orders denying permission for ‘Mangaluru Chalo’ bike rally by the BJP Yuva Morcha. The Morcha has planned Mangaluru Chalo, seeking a ban on PFI and KFD and resignation of district in-charge Minister B Ramanath Rai. BJP workers from various districts were expected to ride on bikes to take part in the rally to be held in Mangaluru on Thursday.

Suresh said permission was denied keeping in view the sensitive nature of the district and to maintain peace.

Security has been strengthened in Mangaluru city. One company of Rapid Action Force (RAF), 10 platoons of KSRP and five platoons of CAR have been deployed in addition to 100 additional police personnel from outside the district. To instill confidence in the public, the RAF, CAR and police personnel took out a route march across Mangaluru city on Wednesday.

Dakshina Kannada SP C H Sudheer Kumar Reddy said 15 platoons of KSRP and over 600 additional police personnel were deployed in the district. Checkposts have been opened on the district’s borders.

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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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