Shiv Sena dubs assault on Marathis in Karnataka as 'Kannada terrorism'

Mumbai, Jul 28: The Shiv Sena on Monday termed the “assault” on Marathi-speaking populace in Karnataka by the police there as “Kannada terrorism” and asked the Narendra Modi government to intervene.

“In Mumbai, the Karnataka Bhawan and Karnataka Sangh buildings stand tall. However, a Maharashtra State' board in Karnataka is not tolerated and prompts such brutal assaults ,” an editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana said.

“All political parties blasted the Maharashtra Sadan force-feeding issue. Will they show the same zeal in condemning this injustice on Marathi-speaking people of Karnataka?” the editorial asked.

“In Mr. Modi, we have a strong Prime Minister and in Rajnath Singh, we have got a strong Home Minister. The Marathi-speaking populace in the border area has great expectation from them. If Karnataka Police is indulging in terror against Marathi-speaking people, it is the responsibility of the Central government to curb this terrorism. We are making this appeal to the Central government because those ruling Maharashtra are incompetent,” it maintained.

The Sena reaction followed Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's telephonic talk with his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah on Sunday. Mr. Chavan said he had conveyed the strong sentiments of people of Maharashtra on the brutal assault of Marathi-speaking people there.

Meanwhile, Nitesh Rane, son of Industries Minister Narayan Rane said, “We won't allow Karnataka Day celebration in Mumbai to protest the assault.”

Mumbai's famous dabbawallas' have also condemned the assault on their Marathi brethren in Karnataka's border areas.

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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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