Tipu Sultan vs Savarkar: Tension in Yadgir as two groups protest over naming of circle

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February 28, 2023

Kalaburagi, Feb 28: A tense situation prevailed at Hattikuni cross in Yadgir as two groups staged protests over the naming of the circle on Monday night.

One group has sought to name the circle after Tipu Sultan while the other group demanded that the local administration name it after Savarkar.

The police had Chatrapati Shivaji Sene president Parashuram Shegurkar into custody, but was released later. They have imposed prohibitory orders from Mahatma Gandhi Circle to Yakub Bhukari Dargah and from Hattiguni Cross to Ganganagar Cross as a precautionary measure.

All the business establishments were closed. The police officials had beefed up security to avoid any untoward incident.

Superintendent of Police Dr C B Vedamurthy said that more police personnel have been deployed at the venue and a case is also lodged against those who tried to disrupt peace by taking part in the protest despite the prohibitory orders.

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Concerns raised over Toll Plaza construction near Sooralpady Masjid

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September 9,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 9: An action committee has voiced concerns about the construction of a new toll plaza near Sooralpady Masjid on the Mangaluru-Moodbidri-Karkala National Highway 169, 17 km from Nanthoor. Amidst ongoing construction, the Action Committee Against Surathkal Toll Gate claims irregularities and poor site selection.

Committee convener Muneer Katipalla noted that only 50% of the Nanthoor-Moodbidri-Karkala highway upgrade is complete after seven to eight years. The Nanthoor-Vamanjoor stretch remains unfinished, causing traffic issues, while dangerous hillside cutting near Kettikal has forced residents to relocate. Additionally, a flyover near Kaikamba threatens a local market.

Katipalla also criticized the construction of a bypass road, alleging it benefits real estate investors and inflates the project cost, which could increase toll fees. The proposed toll plaza, situated 36 km from Talapady toll gate and 35 km from Brahmarakotlu toll gate, violates distance regulations and is too close to local amenities, raising public objections.

There is growing concern that toll collection might begin before the project's completion, with locals frustrated by unaddressed grievances. Social activist Bava Padarangi, DYFI leader Srinath Kulal, and other community leaders attended the site visit.

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