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Kumaraswamy Challenges Shivakumar Over Alleged Bengaluru-Mysuru Corridor Irregularities
H.D. Kumaraswamy says there may have been problems with a major road project.
He challenged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to discuss the issue publicly.
Kumaraswamy said the government changed the project’s land plans after the Cabinet approved an earlier agreement.
He compared the original plan with a later revised plan.
He said the toll road’s land allocation grew from 6,999 acres to 9,468.86 acres.
He also questioned changes in land assigned to townships.
Kumaraswamy asked why the project should continue when another highway between Bengaluru and Mysuru is already operating.
He said the project could acquire more land, benefit private interests, and create extra costs for Karnataka.
H.D. Kumaraswamy challenged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to an open debate over alleged BMIC project irregularities.
Kumaraswamy questioned whether changes to the approved Framework Agreement were presented to the Cabinet.
He said the revised plan listed 20,193 acres overall, with 9,468.86 acres for the toll road.
The original Framework Agreement allocated 6,999 acres to the toll road, according to Kumaraswamy.
Kumaraswamy accused the State Government of pursuing further land acquisition and favoring private interests.
- Who
- Union Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) Karnataka president H.D. Kumaraswamy challenged Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
- What
- Kumaraswamy alleged irregularities and unauthorized changes in the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor project.
- Where
- At a press conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Why
- He questioned changes between the original Framework Agreement and revised project plans, including land allocations, further expansion, and possible additional costs.
Key facts
- Project
- Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC)
- Accuser
- H.D. Kumaraswamy
- Person challenged
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Original total project area
- 20,193 acres
- Original toll-road allocation
- 6,999 acres
- Revised toll-road allocation
- 9,468.86 acres
- Documents released
- Kumaraswamy described them as the first part of his campaign against the project.
Quotes
H.D. Kumaraswamy
Union Minister and Karnataka Janata Dal Secular state president
“If the earlier Framework Agreement was approved by the Cabinet, how can you alter it without going back to the Cabinet? That is the question I am asking (Shivakumar).”
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“The decision I (as a Chief Minister) took was very clear, follow the Framework Agreement. Do not take even an inch of land beyond what was approved.”
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