Siddaramaiah slams RSS chief for hidden agenda against socially backward people

September 23, 2015

Mysuru, Sep 23: Lashing out at RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks for a “relook on reservation policy”, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said it was a conspiracy to deprive the socially backward of opportunities to improve their status.

Speaking at Nanjangud after laying the foundation stone for a new industrial area, he said, “It is their hidden agenda to deprive socially backward people of any opportunities as the RSS does not believe in social equality.”

“The architect of the Constitution B.R. Ambedkar had himself remarked that so long as there was caste and casteism in the country, there will be reservation,” said Mr. Siddaramaiah. Those who oppose social justice do not believe in reservation, he said.

Mr. Siddaramaiah ruled out the possibility of releasing water as per the final orders of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal in view of the “worst drought in 40 years” plaguing Karnataka.

The Chief Minister said the water being released (against which there were protests by farmers) was not as per the final order, which stipulates that the State release 192 tmcft but as per the distress sharing formula.

“A meeting has been convened by the Centre on September 28 and the Chief Secretary of the State will attend and present the scenario in the State,” he said.

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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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