People elected you to serve them; not to play political games: Swamiji to MLAs

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September 24, 2018

Raichur, Sept 24: Peethadhipathi of Ujjaini Mahasamsthan Jagadguru Sri Siddalinga Rajdesikendra Shivacharya has reminded the MLAs in Karnataka that they have been elected by the people for serving the latter and not to indulge in political games.

Talking to reporters in Raichur on Sunday, the seer said that the present political situation in the State is taking a different turn day after day as MLAs, who have a big responsibility on their shoulders, are playing political games to satisfy their hunger for power.

“The MLAs must understand why they have been elected and what they have to do for the people,” he stressed.

He also advised the Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to treat the entire Karnataka as a whole without bifurcating South, North and Coastal Karnataka as far as development was concerned.

He added that elected representatives should support the Chief Minister in ensuring the overall development of the State instead of playing political games for power.

“The State government should distribute free seeds and fertilizers to farmers for the rabi season as many districts have been reeling under drought and crops have withered after the deficient rainfall during the kharif season,” the swamiji said and added that the government should announce a special package for the drought-hit areas to take up relief works, including distributing compensation for crop losses.

In an appeal to heads of religious mutts, he said that “swamijis should refrain from interfering in political activities and instead must take up public service without any expectations.” Heads of various Veerashiava mutts were present.

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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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