Karnataka to introduce ‘common mobility card’ this year: Governor

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January 28, 2021

Bengaluru, Jan 28: Much-awaited ‘common mobility card’ for metro and bus users in the Karnataka State Capital Bengaluru will be introduced this year, Governor Vajubhai R Vala said on Thursday.

Addressing a joint session of the Legislature on the opening day of a six day sitting, he said the new system will also have an automatic fare collection system in Namma Metro and BMTC buses. "Automatic fare collection system using One Nation One Card will be set up by Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation during this year," he added.

Mr Vala also said that the state government accorded "high priority" for the completion of the ongoing metro works. “Phase 2 and Phase 2A are under progress and it is aimed to have 75 km of Metro line by 2022.”

The Governor, who is the titular head of the government, said the suburban rail project had been approved at a cost of Rs 15,767 crore “to ease traffic congestion in Bengaluru”.

According to Vala, infrastructure and developmental works worth Rs 8,015 crore were approved for Bengaluru.

“My government has enacted Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Act as a separate legislation for better administration of Bengaluru city, and has launched ‘Bengaluru Mission 2022’ to improve the quality of life of people staying in Bengaluru,” Vala said.

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Mangaluru: MLA Kamath, other BJP leaders arrested during protest against Cong govt

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January 3,2025

BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath and several BJP leaders were arrested in Mangaluru during a protest organized by the Dakshina Kannada BJP Yuva Morcha near Mini Vidhana Soudha.

The protest targeted the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government, accusing it of fostering an environment of harassment and distress, which the BJP claims has led to multiple suicides among contractors and government officials.

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Addressing the gathering before his arrest, Kamath criticized the Congress government, alleging that neither contractors nor honest officials have found peace since it assumed power. He remarked, "Suicide seems to be the only 'guarantee' under this administration."

Kamath cited the suicide of contractor Sachin, allegedly driven to death by harassment from individuals linked to Minister Priyank Kharge.

Other cases highlighted included the suicides of Chandrashekar, superintendent of the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation, and Rudresh, who was allegedly harassed by an aide of Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar.

Kamath also referred to a Dalit inspector, Parashuram, who reportedly succumbed to alleged torture connected to Congress MLA Channareddy Patil’s son.

He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of remaining silent due to political fears over their positions.

Prominent BJP leaders such as Ramesh Kandetthu, Premananda Shetty, Vikas Puttur, Nandan Mallya, Monappa Bhandary, Pooja Pai, Deputy Mayor Bhanumathi, and Sanjay Prabhu participated in the protest alongside party workers and municipal council members.

The protest escalated, resulting in the arrest of Kamath and other BJP leaders by the police, marking a dramatic standoff between BJP and Congress.

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