Will D K Shivakumar replace Gundurao as Karnataka Congress chief?

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August 25, 2019

Bengaluru, Aug 25: Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar may be appointed the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), sources said.

“The party is considering replacing incumbent president Dinesh Gundurao with Shivakumar, and also other office-bearers,” said a leader. A final decision is expected after the AICC working committee meeting to be held next week. Dinesh still has one-and-half years to complete his tenure.

“The party has to appoint PCC presidents in three states. Along with those states, we’re expecting a change of guard in Karnataka too,” said a senior leader. Shivakumar, who is camping in Delhi for the past three days, reportedly met AICC president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday and held talks.

The party is also expected to decide on the opposition leader even as the Congress legislature party leader (CLP) by default is functioning in that role. The party is yet to appoint him officially.
“With Siddaramaiah facing flak from JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda, who held him responsible for the collapse of the previous JD(S)-Congress government, his supporters are keeping their fingers crossed,’’ said another leader.

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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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