Sangh Parivar responsible for communal violence; cops will keep vigil on PFI too: CM

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January 9, 2018

Udupi, Jan 9: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that the Sangh Parivar was behind the communal violence in different parts Karnataka including coastal districts.

Speaking to presspersons at the helipad here, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that the Sangh Parivar should first stop its communal activities before pointing fingers at others. The police had been directed to to keep a vigil on Bajrang Dal, Popular Front of India (PFI) and such other organisations too, he said.

To a query, Mr. Siddaramaiah said “We follow Hinduism which has humanism at its core, whereas they (Sangh Parivar) are neither Hindus nor have humane principles.”

On Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s remarks against the State government, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that Mr. Adityanath should study the figures of development indices of both Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh before making such comments.

“Karnataka is number one in attracting investment in the country. We are number three in tax collection in the entire country. Mr. Adityanath is ‘Jungle Raj’ Chief Minister. We have nothing to learn from the followers of Nathuram Godse. They (Sangh Parivar) are followers of Nathuram Godse.”

“Swami Vivekananda said Hinduism comes from our actions and humane principles and not due to food habits,” he added.

Pramod Madhwaraj, Minister for Fisheries, Youth Empowerment and Sports, U.T. Khader, Food and Civil Supplies Minister, and Gopal Poojary, MLA, were present.

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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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