Shobha hits out at Congress for accusing Yeddyurappa of trying to destabilize govt

coastaldigest.com web desk

September 10, 2018

Bengaluru, Sept 10: Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP and former minister Shobha Karandlaje has come down heavily on the Congress for accusing the BJP and its Karnataka unit chief B S Yeddyurappa of trying to destabilise the coalition government in the state.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, the firebrand BJP leader said that the Congress itself was grappling with infighting, but was instead trying to put the blame on the BJP for the “instability” in the government.

Reacting to Shivakumar’s remarks that he was not “naive” and that he had come to Bengaluru to be in politics, Karandlaje said, “Nobody who comes to Bengaluru to be in politics is naive. Yeddyurappa has been in politics for the last 40 years. The Congress, which is facing infighting, is trying to pin the blame on the BJP. This is nothing but a defeatist attitude. If you (Congress) have the guts, then save your minister, but don’t blame the BJP.”

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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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