Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Karnataka MLA Gives Police 13 Honda Bikes from Development Fund
An MLA in Karnataka, India, used local funds to buy 13 Honda motorcycles for the police.
Each bike cost over Rs 2 lakh, making the total cost over Rs 25 lakh.
The bikes have a 348.66cc engine and can reach a top speed of 130 kmph.
A video showed the MLA handing over the bikes and leading a ride.
Some people online criticized the expense, while others praised the effort to improve development in the area.
An MLA from Karnataka, India, gave 13 Honda bikes to the police.
The bikes were funded through the MLA's Local Area Development Fund.
Each bike costs over Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom), totaling over Rs 25 lakh.
The bikes are Honda CB350 models with a 348.66cc engine.
The move received mixed reactions on social media.
- Who
- North MLA Asif Sait, representing Belgaum Uttar, gave the bikes to the police.
- What
- An MLA gave 13 Honda bikes to the police.
- When
- August 2, 2025 (First Published)
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To boost area development.
Criticism
Appreciation
Spending
Criticism
Waste of money by providing expensive bikes to cops.
Appreciation
Support for the development of the area.
- MLA
- Asif Sait
- Constituency
- Belgaum Uttar
- Number of Bikes
- 13
- Bike Model
- Honda CB350
- Total Cost
- Over Rs 25 lakh
- Engine
- 348.66cc
- Top Speed
- 130 kmph