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Time of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Even after a decade, Ambedkar Bhavan construction in limbo
Mysuru: More than a decade after its foundation was laid, the construction of Ambedkar Bhavan on Dewan's Road in Mysuru remains incomplete. "We are setting a 15-day deadline for the govt to resume the work and complete the project," Prabhudha Bharatha Bheem Sene president Siddaraju said on Monday. If work does not resume within 15 days, the organisation will launch an indefinite protest in front of Ambedkar Bhavan, he told reporters. Siddaraju called the delay a grave insult to Dr BR Ambedkar. Despite Mysuru being home to prominent political leaders like chief minister Siddaramaiah and district social welfare minister HC Mahadevappa—both vocal proponents of Dr Ambedkar's ideals—the continued inaction is unacceptable, he said. The Bhavan's construction began in 2012 with an estimated cost of Rs 4.6 crore. Over the years, that figure ballooned to Rs 20.6 crore, with 60% of the work reportedly completed. The remaining tasks, which include parking facilities and interior development, are estimated to require an additional Rs 23 crore. Though the govt has approved Rs 23.8 crore, which was also confirmed by Mahadevappa for the second phase, no tangible progress was made. "If there are obstacles in executing the remaining work, the authorities must come forward and explain. But if they continue to remain silent and inactive, we will have no choice but to protest indefinitely," warned Siddaraju.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
13 years on, Ambedkar Bhavan remains incomplete in Mysuru; activists issue 15-day ultimatum to resume work, warns of indefinite protest
MYSURU: More than a decade after its foundation was laid, the construction of Ambedkar Bhavan on Dewan's Road in Mysuru remains incomplete. We are setting a 15-day deadline for the govt to resume the work and complete the project, Prabhudha Bharatha Bheem Sene President Siddaraju said on Monday. If work does not resume within 15 days, the organisation will launch an indefinite protest in front of Ambedkar Bhavan, he told reporters. Siddaraju called the delay a grave insult to national leader B.R. Ambedkar. Despite Mysuru being home to prominent political leaders such as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and district social welfare minister H.C. Mahadevappa—both vocal proponents of Dr. Ambedkar's ideals—the continued inaction is unacceptable, he stated. The Bhavan's construction began in 2012 with an estimated cost of Rs 4.66 crore. Over the years, that figure ballooned to Rs 20.66 crore, with 60% of the work reportedly completed. The remaining tasks, which include parking facilities and interior development, are estimated to require an additional Rs 23 crore. Though the govt approved Rs 23.80 crore, which was also confirmed by Mahadevappa for the second phase, no tangible progress was made. 'If there are obstacles in executing the remaining work, the authorities must come forward and explain. But if they continue to remain silent and inactive, we will have no choice but to protest indefinitely,' warned Siddaraju.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MLA launches construction of Ambedkar Bhavan in Kushalnagar
Madikeri: Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda launched the construction of Ambedkar Bhavan in Kushalnagar on Friday. The social welfare department will construct the facility at Baichanahalli within Kushalnagar municipality limits, with an allocated budget of Rs 2 crore. Speaking on the occasion, the MLA emphasised the importance of remembering national leader BR Ambedkar and called for collective efforts to achieve his vision. The new structure, to be built on a 50-cent plot, will receive additional funding to enhance its appearance, he disclosed. He urged various organisations that conduct separate Ambedkar-themed programmes to unite and work towards realising Ambedkar's vision. He disclosed that comprehensive plans are in place for developing essential facilities in Kushalnagar taluk, including a stadium, govt hospital, revenue building, and taluk panchayat administration office on govt lands, particularly in the Gundurao layout fairground. VP Shashidhar, chairman of the Taluk Guarantee Scheme Implementation Committee, acknowledged the MLA's continuous efforts to secure approvals for necessary taluk centre offices. Municipal president Jayalakshmi Chandra, member Jaivardhan, and former member HD Chandru addressed the gathering. The event was attended by municipal councillor Puttalakshmi, leaders KP Chandrakala, Pramod Muttappa, and Manjunath.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MU syndicate discusses land request for Ullal TP office
Mangaluru: At its syndicate meeting held on Friday, Mangalore University decided to write to the state govt seeking its opinion on a request to allot university land for the construction of the Ullal taluk panchayat office . The meeting also deliberated on over 40 agenda items, covering academic and administrative University, which spans 353 acres, has received requests to allocate land for multiple projects, including a state-of-the-art swimming pool, an Ambedkar Bhavan, and the construction of the Ullal taluk panchayat office.A syndicate member, said that the taluk panchayat office construction was discussed at the meeting. The member said that land around Konaje is being considered, as it lies at the centre of the taluk. The establishment of the panchayat office within the university premises is expected to enhance the institution's profile and bring more people to the area, which is currently considered relatively secluded. "The plan is rooted in a far-sighted vision to benefit both the university and the local community. There is no ulterior motive behind the proposal," the member to another syndicate member, there is also a request to allocate land for the construction of a swimming pool and Ambedkar Bhavan. "We have not taken this request into consideration at the moment and discussed only the allocation of land for the taluk panchayat," the syndicate member said.K Raju Mogaveera, registrar of Mangalore University, said that the agenda on allocating land to establish the Ullal taluk panchayat office on Mangalore University land was discussed in the syndicate meeting. "As per the procedures, we will be writing to the state govt to seek their opinion. Mangalore University alone has no powers to allocate the land to anyone."Sources added that around two acres of land were requested to be allocated for the taluk office building.
