Yeddyurappa's return will sully BJP's image: Siddaramaiah

Bangalore, Dec 31: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said the return of B S Yeddyurappa to BJP would not have any impact in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls in the state but would only sully the image of saffron party further.

"The joining of Yeddyurappa in BJP will not make any impact in Karnataka. On the other hand, the BJP's image will be further damaged," he told reporters here after the inauguration of Traffic Management Centre.

Yeddyurappa's return would only benefit Congress, Siddaramaiah said.

"The BJP was saying it had removed Yeddyurappa after he was imprisoned, but now is inviting him. So what will happen to the party," he said.

Ending months of speculation, Yeddyurappa today said he would return to the BJP, which he had deserted to form his own outfit more than a year ago.

On Nandan Nilekani contesting the Lok Sabha seat from Bangalore South constituency, Siddaramaiah said the UIDAI Chairman has expressed his intentions to contest and he told him he would discuss the issue with the Congress high command.

Earlier speaking at the function, Siddaramaiah asked the police to create an environment where people can lead a fearless life. "If people abide by the laws, then most of the problems will be solved automatically," he said.

Siddaramaiah said the government has spent Rs 23 crore for setting up the traffic management centre.

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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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