BJP trying to malign JDS' image by spreading rumours about joining NDA: HDK

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January 3, 2021

Bengaluru, Jan 3: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday alleged that ruling BJP has indulged in spreading false rumours of JD(S) joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

In a series of tweets, he said that BJP was resorting to such tactics after realising that its attempts to finish off the regional party had failed, considering the results of the recently concluded gram panchayat election.

"For the same reason, BJP is preparing for a phoney alliance drama. BJP is methodically spreading imaginary reports of JD(S) joining NDA. This is absolutely false," he added.

Kumaraswamy's attack on the BJP came weeks after he spoke of an 'issue based understanding' with the BJP, while dismissing rumours of a merger between BJP and JD(S).

"Now, it is the turn of the BJP. Who from the JD(S) applied for an alliance with it? Who proposed the idea of an alliance with Arun Singh (BJP national general secretary and Karnataka in-charge) after he dismissed any such move he asked.

He also alleged that the BJP was 'poisoning the minds' of JD(S) workers and supporters by these rumours. "BJP should realise that such politics is amoral," Kumaraswamy said.

"We don't need BJP's friendship," he tweeted, adding that the results of gram panchayat elections buoyed the prospects of the regional party.

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NRIs push for better air connectivity between Mangaluru and Singapore after AIE setback

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January 13,2025

Mangaluru: Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Singapore remain determined to establish direct air connectivity between Mangaluru and Singapore despite setbacks. This follows Air India Express' (AIE) recent decision to postpone its planned direct flight service on this route, disappointing many expats.

In response, NRIs have proposed an alternative solution: extending IndiGo's existing Singapore-Bengaluru flight to Mangaluru. Currently, the Singapore-Bengaluru flight lands at Kempegowda International Airport at 7:40 AM, but passengers cannot board the 9:00 AM Bengaluru-Mangaluru connection due to insufficient transit time. Extending the Singapore-Bengaluru flight to Mangaluru would address this issue and benefit travelers.

Rajesh H. Acharya, director of HQ Connections in Singapore and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community, expressed disappointment over AIE's handling of the situation. "We’ve been advocating for this route since 2017, and it was close to becoming a reality. However, the sudden postponement and lack of stakeholder support have delayed our efforts," he said.

A petition has been submitted to IndiGo Airlines requesting the introduction of a direct Mangaluru-Singapore flight. Alternatively, it suggests extending IndiGo’s existing Singapore-Bengaluru flight to include Mangaluru. Expats have also approached Scoot Airlines in Singapore for direct connectivity. However, the lack of 'Point of Call' status for Mangaluru Airport remains a significant hurdle for international flights.

Despite the challenges, NRIs continue their efforts to make direct air connectivity between Mangaluru and Singapore a reality.

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