State Railway Minister V. Somann at a press conference in Mysuru on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Ma Sriram
The Minister of Railway V. Somann accused the Karnataka government of neglecting areas affected by natural disasters in the state and claimed that he was lacking to solve the problems of people.
In an interview with the media, Mr. Somanna said on Thursday that heavy rains had caused extensive damage in different parts of the state, yet the ministers concerned began any visit to the affected areas.
“The government should respond to the suffering of people and ministers should be sent to their districts without delay,” he added.
About the controversy over Dasarou and the government election of the selection of the author of Ban Mushtauq to inaugurate the festival, said Mr. Somanna that Chamundi Hills was synonymous with faith, tradition, devotion and history, and those who open it. Without mentioning any name, the Minister said that those who open it should lead him in a way that will not hurt anyone religious feelings.
However, Mr Somanna said that the government “takes for granted” problems related to tradition and religion and added that it would not.
The Minister emphasized several awaiting railway projects in the region, including the Hejala-Chamarajanagar and Mysurura-Kashalnagar railway line, which was stopped for land acquisition issues.
“Both projects disappear into neglect, and although I called on Karnataka leaders to push and send the application, they are silent,” he added.
He also said that the center entered the place where the state failed and referred to the initiative to close all gates passing to Indian railways. “The Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that many projects will take off because of the non -cooperation of state governments. That is why we finance the whole project,” he said.
On the cuts of the GST, which the government announced, Mr. Somanna rejected speculation that they were politically timed.
“This country always has elections. Therefore, one nation, one choice is required,” he said.
Mr. Somanna accused the decision to withdraw from missing seriousness and said that the center and the state should work in Tandem to support development. “Unfortunately, this state government has no obligation,” he said.
Regarding the question of Dharmasthaly, the Minister said it was an example of how he said lies that he was still a lie a thousand times, and it was time for the government to realize its mistake and stop protecting opinions on groups of entrusted interests.
There were MLA for Krishnaraja TS Srivatsa and other BJP leaders.
Published – 4 September 2025 20:39
