BJP leaders aren’t concerned about Bengaluru’s development: DCM DK ShivakumarWhat is BJP’s contribution to Bengaluru?

Bengaluru Express
Bengaluru, Oct 30: Questioning the commitment of BJP leaders for Bengaluru city, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today said they are not concerned with the development of the city.

Speaking to reporters at the KPCC office, he said, “Neither me nor Tejaswi Surya are technical experts on tunnel road. There is a team of technical experts which is in favour of the tunnel road project. We have no issues in making urban rail project as long as he gets funds from the Centre. He can take the help of Somanna who is the Union Minister.” He was replying to a question on Tejaswi Surya’s opposition to tunnel road project.

Asked if tunnel road project would be dropped like the steel bridge project, he said, “We are doing our work. People are supporting our initiative and I am confident it will be implemented.”

Asked about discussions about ministers on November revolution, change of CM and Dalit CM, he said, “I would only appeal not to waste their precious energy by talking about unnecessary things.”

Asked if Rahul Gandhi would lay the foundation stone for Congress offices this month, he said, “I have requested for time, the dates are not finalized yet. High command has asked for a report on which ministers, MLAs, MPs who have supported and not supported the Congress offices. We are preparing the report and we will submit it soon.”

Rebuttal to Sriramulu
Asked about Sriramulu’s allegation that CM and DCM have given a gift of Rs 300 crore for Bihar election, he said, “Sriramulu has given money to Congress party and we are sending the same money for Bihar elections.”

Replying to questions on MLC elections, he said, “There are 5-6 aspirants for each of the seats. We will be finalizing candidates in about 8-10 days. We will take the opinion of MLAs and district in charge ministers on this.”

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