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Hans India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tejasvi Surya leads protest demanding completion of Yellow Line Metro in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Bengaluru South MP and BJP Yuva Morcha National President Tejasvi Surya led a protest on Saturday demanding the completion of the Yellow Line Metro project in Bengaluru. Hundreds of residents, along with Bengaluru Central MP P. C. Mohan, BJP MLA Ravi Subramanya, and other party leaders, participated in the protest. Demonstrators held placards and raised slogans against the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The placards read: "Enough of delays, give a final deadline for Yellow Line", "Yellow Line delayed, Bengaluru betrayed." Speaking at the protest, Tejasvi Surya said, "The only way to solve Bengaluru's traffic problem is to reduce the number of private vehicles and promote the use of public transport. The Metro and RTC buses are the most important means of mass transport." He added that the Yellow Line, which connects the residential areas of South Bengaluru to Electronics City, has seen a delay of nearly four years. "Operations were supposed to begin in 2021. Now it's 2025, and we still don't have clarity. BMRCL has missed more than 12 announced deadlines. Even today, the BMRCL Managing Director refuses to give a concrete timeline," he said. Surya accused the state government of not putting its full weight behind the timely completion of the project. "Moreover, Metro fares have been increased by over 100 per cent. A committee that conducted an international tour submitted a report, after which a 130 per cent hike was implemented," he stated. "As a result, ridership has dropped by nearly 1 lakh passengers per day. We have been demanding that the fare fixation committee report be made public. What is there to hide? Metro is funded by the people. Don't they have the right to know why the fares were increased?" he questioned. Surya also said, "If necessary, I will approach the court to obtain the report. The Central government has done its job—both regulatory clearances and funding were provided promptly. Execution is the state's responsibility. Why hasn't it been done?" He pointed out that the state government has still not invited tenders for Metro Phase 3, even though it received clearance from the Centre a year ago. "Why? The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka must answer," he demanded. "The patience of Bengaluru's citizens is wearing thin. The BMRCL MD says he hopes the Yellow Line will be inaugurated before August 15. We want a firm commitment. If not, today's protest was just a sample—there will be larger-scale protests across all Yellow Line stations," Surya warned. MLA Ravi Subramanya added that Metro services should be made available to the public at the earliest. "The Congress-led government should not force us to resort to intense agitations. Bureaucrats must also step up," he said. In response, BMRCL MD M. Maheshwar Rao acknowledged receiving petitions from citizens. "People want access to the Yellow Line services. I hope most statutory approvals will be completed by July 10. After that, we will approach the authorities for final clearance. Once protocol checks are done, the Yellow Line will become operational," he said.
Deccan Herald
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya warns of protests in metro stations if Yellow Line not opened by August
Bengaluru: Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday led an agitation against repeated delays in opening of the Yellow Line Metro in the city. The BJP leader said that there would be protests in metro stations if BMRCL breaks its August deadline for the operationalisation of the line to calls by citizens and public representatives on the early opening of Namma Metro's Yellow Line, the BMRCL stated that the RV Road-Bommasandra metro line would 'hopefully' be thrown open in mid-August. Surya, in response, denounced the BMRCL for breaking its own deadlines over 10 times on the Yellow Line and warned of protests in the metro stations along the route by the public if this final commitment by the metro organisation is broken Metro's daily ridership will rise from 8.5 lakh to 14 lakh, says BMRCL chief .'Bengaluru's traffic crisis can be resolved only if private vehicles on the road reduce and ridership in public transport increases,' Surya said, addressing a crowd outside Lalbagh. 'Due to the delay in the opening of the Yellow Line, commuters are stuck in traffic jams at Silk Board and other junctions. The BMRCL has been breaking its own deadlines several times. If this commitment to open the line in August is also broken, then people will have no option but to protest outside each of the Yellow Line's unopened metro stations.'On Saturday, a delegation of citizens, led by Surya, Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan, MLAs M Krishnappa (Bengaluru South), Ravi Subramanya (Basavanagudi), Uday Garudachar (Chickpet), CK Ramamurthy (Jayanagar), MLC Gopinath Reddy and BJP Bengaluru South organisational district, staged a protest at Lalbagh Main Gate. The delegation submitted a memorandum to the BMRCL MD at the their memorandum, they criticized the BMRCL for causing severe inconvenience to Bengalureans in their daily commute due to the ongoing delays in the opening of the Yellow Line. The Yellow Line spans from RV Road to Bommasandra, covering 16 stations over a distance of 19.15 km. Once operational, the line is expected to serve 2.5 lakh passengers daily, significantly easing congestion in critical areas like Electronic City and Silk Board. It was initially slated to open in 2021, but multiple delays over the years have created uncertainty regarding its opening and operationalisation.. First scheduled for 2021, the launch was pushed to late 2023, then postponed to just before the 2024 General Elections. Following that, a new deadline of January 2025 was announced, which has now been extended to July 2025. Even now, BMRCL officials are only hopeful of having the line operational by August Yellow Line to get first fully India-made train in early Aug, two a month from has been at the forefront in pushing for the completion of the line's civil works. He also addressed several roadblocks during this period. Through multiple stakeholder meetings and ministerial interventions, Surya enabled the early supply of car bodies for the metro train and also obtained the necessary visa clearances for the Chinese engineers working on the metro rakes. He also coordinated a dedicated line in Titagarh for manufacturing trains for BMRCL. Surya also coordinated between CRRC and software provider Melco to deliver the beta version of TCMS (Train Control Management Software) by January 2024, ahead of its earlier June 2024 PC Mohan and other BJP MLAs from Bengaluru have been consistently following up and pressing for the early commissioning of the line.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Sudden heart-attack related deaths in Karnataka's Hassan touch 22, most victims under 45
A sudden surge in heart attack-related deaths in Karnataka's Hassan district has raised public health concerns, with 22 people dying over the past 40 days, many of them under the age of 45. The deaths, reported from various parts of the district, include students, homemakers, teachers, and government employees. Karnataka's Hassan saw raise in heart attacks(Pexels) Also Read - Bengaluru's Yellow Line Metro to open in early August, PM Modi likely to attend the launch event: Report On June 30, four more individuals died of suspected cardiac arrest. The victims included Lepakshi (50), a homemaker from Belur, who collapsed after feeling fatigued; Professor Muttayya (58), an English lecturer from Holenarasipura, who died while having tea, Kumar (57), a D-group employee from Channarayapatna, who had been admitted to hospital with chest pain; and Satyanarayana Rao (63) from Rangolihalli, who collapsed suddenly. Of the 22 reported deaths, five victims were aged between 19 and 25, and eight between 25 and 45, raising concerns about the growing incidence of heart-related issues among younger populations. Only a few victims were above 60. In response, Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Lathakumari has constituted a six-member medical committee, including the District Health Officer, the Director of Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), and senior cardiologists, to investigate the causes. The committee has been directed to submit a report within a week. 'We are treating this as a priority health issue. While some deaths appear cardiac-related, conclusive medical evidence is still pending,' said Dr. Rajanna B, Director of HIMS. Also Read - Ferrari seized in Bengaluru over unpaid road tax, owner pays ₹1.41 crore after RTO action: Report Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has also acknowledged the rising number of sudden deaths in Hassan. Speaking earlier this week, he said the government has taken the matter seriously and ordered a broader state-level study on sudden cardiac deaths, particularly among the youth. The state has already formed a separate expert panel under Dr. C.N. Manjunath, Director of the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, to examine the causes of such deaths across Karnataka. The panel will also explore whether post-COVID complications or vaccine-related side effects could be contributing factors. 'There have been over 20 such deaths in Hassan in just one month. We are not blaming anyone, but it is our duty to scientifically understand what is happening,' Siddaramaiah said, urging people to seek immediate medical help if they experience symptoms like chest pain or breathlessness. (With ANI inputs)
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru accounts for 73 of Karnataka's 80 active Covid-19 cases
Karnataka reported 37 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, pushing the number of active infections in the state to 80, according to a bulletin from the state health department. Bengaluru alone accounted for 73 of these cases, including 35 of the new infections, news agency PTI reported According to the report, the state's Covid-19 positivity rate stood at 19.37 per cent over the past 24 hours, the bulletin noted. Despite the rise, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao urged calm, stating that most new cases involved only mild symptoms. However, he emphasized the importance of continued precautions to prevent further spread. (Also Read: Karnataka sees rise in Covid-19 cases: Government issues fresh advisory for public caution) Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who chaired a high-level review meeting on Monday, directed officials to remain vigilant and fully prepared for any escalation. 'There is no need to panic right now. But we must keep all systems ready, ventilators, oxygen, medicines, in case the situation worsens,' he said. The meeting was attended by Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil, senior officials, and public health experts. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of a proactive response and asked all district hospitals to be on standby with essential medical infrastructure and personnel. 'There should be no negligent attitude for any reason,' he warned. Among the preventive measures announced were special protections for high-risk groups. Siddaramaiah advised elderly citizens, pregnant women, and people with heart or lung conditions to wear masks in public spaces. He also instructed hospitals to avoid transferring pregnant women with complications and to ensure necessary treatment is available locally. The state continues to monitor the situation closely, with health authorities ramping up preparedness in anticipation of potential spikes. (Also Read: Bengaluru's Yellow Line Metro faces further delay, unlikely to open before July-end: Report) (With PTI inputs)
