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Smart City Makeover: The Rebirth of Shivajinagar

Shivajinagar roads will be ready for traffic in a few days, and bus stand roads are being prepared. MLA Rizwan Arshad said that once the project is completed, the place will be pedestrian-friendly.

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Smart City Makeover: The Rebirth of Shivajinagar
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Bengaluru: Shivajinagar, a bustling locality in Bengaluru, has been given a new lease of life under the Smart City project. One of the most notable transformations in the area has been the renovation of Chandni Chowk. The 200-year-old locality was once a dumping ground, but is now a community gathering place.

The dilapidated state of Chandni Chowk was a cause for concern among the residents. The area lacked basic infrastructure, and the presence of garbage made it an unpleasant place to be in. The situation was particularly challenging for businesses in the area. However, with the MLA’s grant, the BBMP Smart City project has completely revived the area.

Today, Chandni Chowk is unrecognizable from its former self. The BBMP has constructed 8 plazas in a space of 120 meters long and 13 meters wide. Two fountains were built in the first plaza in front of St. Mary’s Basilica Church. The area now has seating arrangements, toilets, parking area, police chowki, and decorative electric lights. Safety has also been emphasized, with 35 CCTV cameras installed. A 50 feet tall clock tower stands on the other side of the area.

The Russell Market Traders Association General Secretary, Mohammad Idrees Choudhary, said that earlier, the area was like hell. But after the renovation, there have been many improvements along the way. The roads used to get waterlogged during the rainy season, but now they don’t. However, he said that the biggest challenge ahead is management.

The outside of Russell Market has been painted and renovated, but the interior still needs a lot of change. BBMP will be able to earn income from this, according to Choudhary.

Shivajinagar roads will be ready for traffic in a few days, and bus stand roads are being prepared. MLA Rizwan Arshad said that once the project is completed, the place will be pedestrian-friendly.

To celebrate the transformation of Shivajinagar, the Shivajinagar festival has been organized at Urban Plaza on Saturday. The festival celebrates the diversity of the city and brings together people from different communities. The program includes an art exhibition by famous artists, food stalls, and other cultural activities. The festival is an excellent opportunity for the residents to come together and enjoy the new look of Shivajinagar.

Overall, the Smart City project has brought many changes to Shivajinagar. Chandni Chowk is a prime example of the transformation that has taken place. The area has gone from being a dumping ground to a community gathering place, and the residents can now enjoy a clean and safe environment. The project has not only improved the quality of life of the residents but has also provided an opportunity for economic growth in the area.

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Banjara Community Blocks Roads and Burns Tires in Outrage

Anti-reservation protests of Banjara community took place in different parts of the state on Tuesday. The anger of the Banjara community erupted in several Tandas of Kunchenahalli and Bagalkote in Shimoga taluk.

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Shivamogga: Banjara community anti-reservation protests were held in different parts of the state on Tuesday. The anger of the Banjara community erupted in several Tandas of Kunchenahalli and Bagalkote in Shivamogga taluk.

The protestors of Banjara community blocked the road and set tires on fire in Shivamogga’s Kunchenahalli. Although the government has clarified that the Justice Sadashiva Report Commission has not been fully implemented, the anger of the Banjara community has not subsided.

The protestors who blocked the road in Kunchenahalli set fire to tires and shouted slogans against the government. Vehicular traffic on the highway was completely disrupted due to the protest by blocking the road on the Shivamogga-Shikaripur state highway and setting tires on fire in the middle of the road. Hundreds of vehicles lined up on both sides of the road. After the police visited the place and talked to the protestors and persuaded them, the villagers stopped the protest.

Protest across Bagalkote district:

The Banjara community protested at various places across Bagalkote district and expressed their anger against the reduction of internal reservation quota.

Vigorous protests were held in Sunaga Tanda of Balagi taluk, Muchakhandi Tanda of Bagalkota taluk, Aminagada Tanda of Hunagunda taluk, Kamtagi Tanda, Achanur Tanda, Neelanagar Tanda, Lavaleshwar Tanda, Jadramanakunte, Shiraguppi Tanda and other places. Protesters shouted slogans of defiance as they pulled down BJP flags that were tied on houses and electricity poles.

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Hassan: Protest against Quran recitation; Lathi charge on Hindu activists

Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad workers were protesting against the recitation of Quran in Belur of Hassan district when there was a scuffle between the two communities and to control the situation…

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Hassan: When Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad workers were protesting against Quran recitation in Belur of Hassan district, there was a scuffle between the two communities and the police resorted to baton charge to control the situation.

Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Vidhu Parishad workers staged a protest in the city demanding the cancellation of Quran recitation during Belur Channakesava Rathotsava. They protested by blocking the road. At this time, a young man from the Muslim community who came on a bike shouted the slogan of Quran Zindabad.

Infuriated by this, the Bajrang Dal activists took the young man to task. An argument took place between the protestors and the youth. Bajrang Dal activists chased the youth. The police resorted to lathi charge to control the situation. Also, the youth has been taken into custody and is being interrogated. However, there is a tense atmosphere in the place.

Hindu activists staged a protest and submitted a petition to the Tehsildar demanding that Quran should not be recited in the Hindu religious fair. The authorities have demanded that an order be issued by April 3 in this regard.

Last year, amid opposition from Hindu activists, recitation of the Quran was held at the Channakeshava fair. However, Hindu activists claim that recitation of the Quran before Hindu gods was forcibly added in 1932.

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Rahul Gandhi visits state on April 5 to incite against BJP, speech again from same place

The Congress is planning a massive event on April 5 to avenge the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from the venue of his speech in Karnataka, sources said on Tuesday.

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Bengaluru:The Congress is planning a massive event on April 5 to avenge the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from the venue of his speech in Karnataka, sources said on Tuesday. The party is reportedly planning to give Rahul Gandhi a speech from the same venue where he made the speech that led to his disqualification from the Lok Sabha seat in 2019.

Rahul Gandhi was convicted in a defamation case for his speech on Modi’s surname during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. He had asked for votes for Congress candidate former Union Minister K.H. Muniyappa during a public rally at the Corporation Grounds of KGF. During his speech, Rahul Gandhi had referred to Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi, and Narendra Modi, saying, “all have the same surname and all are thieves. All these thieves have looted the country.”

The Congress believes that Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification was unjustified and wants to use the upcoming event to avenge it. Sources have confirmed that the party wants to organize the event at the same venue and use it to its advantage.

The event is expected to be a massive show of strength for the Congress in Karnataka, and the party is leaving no stone unturned to ensure its success. According to sources, Congress leaders from across the country will attend the event, and arrangements are being made to accommodate a large number of people.

The Congress is hoping that the event will help them regain some of the lost ground in Karnataka, where the party has been struggling to maintain its position in recent years. The state has been a stronghold of the BJP, which has been in power since 2008.

The Congress is also hoping to send a strong message to the BJP and the Modi government through the event. The party has been critical of the Modi government’s policies and has been at the forefront of the opposition’s campaign against the BJP.

The upcoming event is a crucial one for the Congress, and the party is leaving no stone unturned to ensure its success. The Congress hopes that the event will help them regain some of the lost ground in Karnataka and send a strong message to the BJP and the Modi government.

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