Karandlaje seeks political fortune in Rajajinagar

April 11, 2013

Bangalore, Apr 11: Party hopping by politicians is nothing new. But forsaking a constituency to find political fortunes elsewhere is uncommon.

Former minister Shobha Karandlaje has not only hopped the party but the constituency as well.

Karandlaje, after abandoning Yeshwantpur which she represented in the legislative assembly, is now sweating out in Rajajinagar constituency as KJP candidate.

Karandlaje is contesting against her one time cabinet colleague Law Minister Suresh Kumar and State Congress women wing president Manjula Naidu.

On Wednesday, Karandlaje, on a padayatra, with a group of women, in Basaveshwaranagar III Stage, was seeking votes, highlighting the achievements of her mentor B S Yeddyurappa as chief minister.

When Deccan Herald asked her about her plans, Karandlaje said if given a chance she would work for all-round development of the constituency. In the KJP brochure, she has stated she left Yeshwantpur to give a chance for a backward class leader to contest from there.

A tour of the Yeshwantpur constituency shows Karandlaje's desertion has not gone well with the people. Venugopal, a social worker from Herohalli, said Karandlaje, though a powerful minister, did not even meet the demand for a maternity hospital in the area. Repeated letters to her, went in vain, he alleged.

Raja Mouli, a hotel owner in Hemmigepura, is unhappy because the Konasandra lake has dried up, and blamed the former MLA for not saving the lake.

“Herohalli lake and other water bodies in the constituency have met with the similar fate,” he said.

Harish H of Kageri said the people of Rajajinagar should question as to why she forsake Yeshwantpur where she did not even complete her full term.

“The former minister always boasts of taking up development works worth crores of rupees in Yeshwantpur constituency during her regime. But the ground reality is different,” he said.

BJP campaign

A three time MLA from Rajajinagar, Suresh Kumar, who went on a door-to-door campaign in Shivanagar ward, was seeking votes based on the work he has done in the last five years.

He has been show casing the free dialysis centre for the poor, CBSE school for slum dwellers, Okalipuram corridor work among others as his achievements.

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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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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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