CHANNAPATNA: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has announced that the decades-old grievances of railway passengers traveling between Bengaluru and Mysuru will soon be resolved. Speaking to the media today at K. Shettahalli in Channapatna taluk, he shared key updates regarding railway development and the ongoing by-elections.

Railway Route Inspection and Development

The Minister addressed the recurring issues of level crossings and overpasses (ROB/RUB) at several points along the Bengaluru-Mysuru rail corridor. "Today, we are conducting an inspection of the Bengaluru-Mysuru railway line. There are technical issues regarding the construction of railway gates and overpasses in certain areas. To bring this to the attention of the Union Railway Minister, I am traveling with him to conduct a spot inspection. we will resolve these problems swiftly to ensure no inconvenience is caused to the public," he assured.

By-elections: Confidence in Alliance Candidates' Victory

Commenting on the polling for the by-elections in the Davanagere and Bagalkot assembly constituencies, Kumaraswamy said, "Voting is taking place in two constituencies today. Despite a tough fight between both national parties, I am confident that the BJP-JDS alliance candidates will emerge victorious."

Retort to Kharge’s Statement: Questioning Legal Action

Kumaraswamy took objection to the controversial remarks made by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the BJP and RSS. "Mallikarjun Kharge is a very experienced politician. He should engage in self-reflection before using such terminology," he advised. Challenging the Congress government, the Minister added sarcastically, "Hasn't this same Congress government introduced laws against the use of such derogatory language? We now need to see what action the government will take under those very laws against their own party leader." Amidst railway development plans and political maneuvering, these statements by Kumaraswamy have sparked significant curiosity in state politics.