Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
He said govt is considering construction of Outer Ring Roads around cities. Shivakumar said special support would be extended to the five cities to strengthen infrastructure and attract development outside Bengaluru. Mysuru is already better planned than Bengaluru,” he said. Reacting to criticism on former minister B Nagendra, Shivakumar said the issue had been turned into a political controversy by the BJP . He is innocent, yet he resigned,” the CM said.
“Bengaluru needs to be decongested. We want to develop five cities on par with Bengaluru. “For the BJP, it is a political issue.
Mysuru: Plan to develop five major cities, including Mysuru, on par with Bengaluru is part of efforts to decongest the state capital and promote balanced urban development, said chief minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday.
Ruling out scaling down of Dasara celebrations due to drought in state, the CM said the govt was planning to introduce several new ideas for this year’s celebrations and make the procession an international-level event. Special tableaux would also be introduced.
Regarding three deaths at Hanur, Shivakumar said the report had been submitted, and the case was handed over to the CID for a detailed investigation. If there has been any wrongdoing, appropriate action will be taken,” he said. There should be representation from folk teams and cultural troupes from across Karnataka ,” he said.
“Let the CID conduct a detailed investigation. “I want new ideas and new thinking for Dasara. I have invited the Air Force and Army to participate in the Dasara procession and parade. I have also spoken to film chamber president Jayamala to ensure the participation of film stars in the Dasara parade. We want an international-level parade.