Karnataka Govt Hits Back at BJP MP for His Comments on Bengaluru-Tumakuru Metro Project

Karnataka government on Monday hit back at Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya for dubbing the proposed extension of the metro project from Bengaluru to Tumakuru city as a "stupid idea".

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"Two MPs from Bengaluru have objected to the project. They don't have any idea. One of them has called it a stupid idea. I can understand such an opposition to the project," Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara told media persons.

Without naming Tejasvi Surya, Parameshwara said: "I thought the MP had some knowledge about international cities. In places like Tokyo and New York, satellite cities and towns have been developed to reduce urban pressure. Our intention is similar, to reduce the burden on Bengaluru."

He said that the project is not being undertaken for 'fun', adding that he must understand that and should issue statements more carefully.

He said that the Union Minister of State for Railways, V. Somanna, who represents the Tumakuru Lok Sabha constituency, is well aware of the situation.

Parameshwara pointed out that it has been planned well and there is no ill intention behind it.