Archive · 22 May 2025
Karnataka Cabinet Approves Bengaluru Tunnel and Waste Management Projects
The government in Karnataka is making some big decisions.
They're planning a long tunnel road in Bengaluru to make traffic better.
They're also starting a new project to manage all the trash in the city.
Plus, people who didn't pay their land lease on time can now pay without extra interest.
They also decided to lift the suspension of BJP MLAs, and there's a controversy over an attack on a BJP leader.
Karnataka cabinet approves a 16.7 km tunnel road project in Bengaluru.
A project for waste management within BBMP limits is greenlit.
BDA to waive interest on pending lease amounts for defaulters.
The cabinet did not make a decision on the caste census report.
The suspension of 18 BJP MLAs is likely to be revoked.
- Who
- Karnataka State Cabinet, BJP MLAs, BDA, and various stakeholders.
- What
- Approval of tunnel road, waste management project, and interest waiver on land leases; and decision on suspension of MLAs.
- When
- Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To improve infrastructure, manage waste, and address outstanding lease payments.
Congress
BJP
Allegations of Intimidation
Congress
No official statement from the Congress party regarding the accusations.
BJP
BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy alleged intimidation and attack by Congress workers and police inaction.
- Tunnel Project Cost
- ₹17,780 crore
- Tunnel Road Length
- 16.7 km
- Waste Management Packages
- 33
- Waste Management Project Duration
- 7 years
- Deadline for lease amount payment
- 120 days
- Number of BJP MLAs suspended
- 18
