Modi govt tapping phones of Karnataka Cong leaders ahead of polls: Home Minister

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January 11, 2018

Bengaluru, Jan 11: Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy today accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led union government of tapping phones of Congress leaders in the state ahead of the assembly elections due early this year.

"I have been saying since long that in Karnataka, phones of some people are getting tapped. We are aware how they are tapping," Reddy said.

"Probably as elections are coming up, phones are getting tapped; it is wrong according to law," he said, while speaking to reporters here.

Asked whether he was holding the central government responsible for the "tapping", Reddy said, "Who else, if not them? Will we do it for ourselves? They are doing it."

The minister, however, did not reveal the name of the leaders whose phones were being "tapped".

Water Resources Minister M B Patil has also made a similar accusation against the central government in the past.

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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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