Shobha Karandlaje accused of filing false affidavit

August 23, 2012

Bangalore, August 23: A Rasthtriya Swayamsewak Sangh activists has filed a complaint against Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje with the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, on Wednesday accusing her of hiding assets and filing a false affidavit before contesting 2008 Assembly polls.

The complainant Hanume Gowda, has revealed that Dakshina Kannada based minister was a promoter and director of Bangalore-based Yellamma Minerals Pvt Ltd between 2007 and 2010.

However Ms Karandlaje did not disclose the information while filing an affidavit of assets and liabilities before the Election Commission of India, he alleged.

Claiming that he campaigned for Ms Karandlaje in the Yeshwanthpur Assembly constituency, Mr Gowda alleged that the minister had bought about 4,900 shares worth Rs 49,000 to become a director. The company was involved in molasses trading.

However, Mr Gowda said that he was yet to ascertain details like the annual turnover of the company, whether it was still operational or not. He has requested the ECI to initiate action against her under the Representation of People Act.

However the Yeddyurappa loyalist minister has denied the allegation, saying she had no connection with the company. “I have filed the same affidavit before the Karnataka Lokayukta also. I am ready to face any probe,” she stated.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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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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