Controversy over naming road in Mysuru after Siddaramaiah; CM’s silence draws flak from H D Kumaraswamy
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Mysuru: The controversy surrounding the proposal to name a road after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sparked sharp criticism from Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H D Kumaraswamy. He alleged that Siddaramaiah has chosen to remain silent on the issue.
Speaking to the media ahead of the DISHA meeting in Mysuru on Saturday, the Union Minister addressed several issues.
“Perhaps the Chief Minister aspires to have a road named after him. His strategic silence and mobilisation of party workers suggest so,” he remarked.
“If he genuinely wishes for something to be named after him, let him consider Devanur or Kesare. After all, those are places where he claims to have achieved the most,” Kumaraswamy said with a touch of sarcasm.
He further questioned the necessity of protests by BJP saying, “Why protest under the sun? It’s evident that the CM himself is behind this initiative. Even when the renaming of Princess Road was being debated, he stayed silent! If he truly wants his name on something, let him consider Kesarahalli instead of removing existing names honoring the Maharajas.”
“Presence in people’s hearts is what matters”
Recalling his tenure as CM, Kumaraswamy challenged, “When I was with the BJP, how much did I contribute to Mysuru? Let there be a discussion on what Siddaramaiah has delivered as Deputy CM, opposition leader, and twice as CM.”
“In 2006-2007, I allocated significant grants to Mysuru, approved numerous housing projects, and improved waterways. Through the JnNURM scheme, I brought ₹2,000 crore in funding. Have I ever demanded that roads or areas be named after me? What truly matters is self-satisfaction from one’s work, which resides in the hearts of the people,” he asserted.
“Burden on the people, not the ministers!”: Union Minister criticises bus fare hike
Union Minister H D.l Kumaraswamy lashed out at the Congress government over the 15% hike in KSRTC bus fares.
“Any burden resulting from this hike in bus fares falls solely on the public, not the ministers. Why should they care? They’re looting people’s pockets and celebrating. The citizens who voted for them are now suffering. Both signatories of the five guarantees, including CM Siddaramaiah, had assured the public of their promises. I won’t name the other signatory, but wasn’t Siddaramaiah considered the biggest financial expert after Dr. Manmohan Singh? Yet, instead of public development, this government is focused on ministerial growth. People’s welfare is secondary to them, and corruption reigns supreme. Even Ashraya housing projects aren’t spared from this,” he alleged.
“Our MLAs are united”
Responding to speculation about “Operation Hasta,” H D Kumaraswamy dismissed concerns. “We have 18 MLAs in our party, and they are united. MLA Harish Gowda has echoed the same, and our legislators recently met in Belagavi. They will remain with us,” he said.
When asked about any disputes, Kumaraswamy compared them to household disagreements.
“Differences like those between MLA G.T. Devegowda and others are like the occasional quarrel between husband and wife—it is resolved by the time they sleep. There is no discord within our party,” he said.
Regarding speculation about Nikhil Kumaraswamy becoming the state president of JD(S), Kumaraswamy clarified, “No such discussion has occurred on the party platform. Institutional elections will take place, and the president will be selected through proper procedures.”
– Team Mysoorunews
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