This message is for all my Hindi speaking fellow Indians and for some politically influenced South Indians who are turning language into an unnecessary battle.
First, to my Hindi speaking friends:
If you are working in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra, Kerala or Maharashtra, and your job requires you to stay there for more than 2 years, please make an effort to learn the local language.
Please improve your attitude towards learning it.
Believe me, I know Punjabis, Biharis and Rajasthanis who speak fluent Tamil and Kannada.
And trust me, no sensible local person expects you to become an expert in their language overnight.
Just show some willingness. Speak broken Tamil, Marathi or Kannada. Make mistakes. You'll be surprised how happily people respond. They may even laugh with you at your mistakes, help you correct them and appreciate your efforts.
Please stop saying things like, "I won't speak your language. Do whatever you want."
Why this unnecessary attitude? Why turn everything into an ego battle?
Just say in local language with a smile, "I'm trying to learn Tamil/Kannada/Telugu/Marathi. Please bear with me." I believe this line you can learn in one week.
Believe me, most people will happily adjust and even help you learn. Nobody in MH or TN or Karnataka expects you to learn it overnight. They just want to see some effort.
Now, to my South Indian friends:
Please don't get carried away by politically motivated language troublemakers. Many of your these local political people shout language slogans on TV and social media, but behind closed doors, they'll happily sit with Hindi-speaking people, share drinks and have conversations in Hindi.
And please, stop harassing poor migrant labourers over language.
If these workers had better educational opportunities and resources, many wouldn't have been forced to leave their homes and travel thousands of kilometres in search of daily wages.
Learning a new language may be difficult for them. Some may take months or even years.
Also understand that many labourers keep moving between states depending on where work is available and where they can earn a little more.
How many languages do you expect a poor worker to learn just to feed his family?
There is absolutely no bravery in surrounding a helpless worker, shouting at him, recording videos and humiliating him because he cannot speak your language.
If you genuinely love your language, encourage people to learn it. Teach them a few words. Help them feel comfortable.
You cannot create love for a language through fear, threats or humiliation.
And to my Hindi-speaking friends, one last thing-
If you are planning to earn your livelihood in a particular state for several years, please learn Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam or Marathi, whichever is relevant.
Believe me, knowing the local language is an asset, not a burden. It will help you professionally, socially and personally.
Respect the local culture, and the local people should respect your circumstances too.
Language should help Indians connect with each other, not become another reason to fight among ourselves. 🙏
Warm greetings to the people of Karnataka on the joyous occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava!
Karnataka is a land of rich traditions, remarkable achievements and immense possibilities. Its glorious heritage and timeless customs have enriched our nation’s cultural fabric.
The people of Karnataka have distinguished themselves through their hard work, enterprise and remarkable skills, especially in futuristic sectors. From information technology, biotechnology and aerospace to artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and StartUps, the people of Karnataka have time and again shown their dexterity. They are at the forefront of providing solutions to pressing global challenges.
May this special occasion bring joy and prosperity in the lives of the people.
ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದ ಶುಭ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಜನತೆಗೆ ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು!
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕವು ಶ್ರೀಮಂತ ಪರಂಪರೆ, ಗಮನಾರ್ಹ ಸಾಧನೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅಪಾರ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆಗಳ ನಾಡಾಗಿದೆ. ಇದರ ವೈಭವೋಪೇತ ಪಾರಂಪರಿಕ ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠತೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಾರ್ವಕಾಲಿಕ ಆಚಾರ, ವಿಚಾರಗಳು ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಶದ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಭವ್ಯತೆಯನ್ನು ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಶ್ರೀಮಂತಗೊಳಿಸಿವೆ.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಜನರು ತಮ್ಮ ಕಠಿಣ ಪರಿಶ್ರಮ, ಉದ್ಯಮಶೀಲತೆ ಮತ್ತು ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ವಲಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿನ ಅದ್ಭುತ ಕೌಶಲ್ಯಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ತಮ್ಮದೇ ಆದ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಛಾಪು ಮೂಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಮಾಹಿತಿ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ, ಜೈವಿಕ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ಮತ್ತು ಬಾಹ್ಯಾಕಾಶ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಿಂದ ಹಿಡಿದು ಕೃತಕ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮತ್ತೆ, ಸುಧಾರಿತ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟ್ಅಪ್ಗಳವರೆಗೆ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಜನರು ತಮ್ಮ ಚಾಣಾಕ್ಷತೆ ಹಾಗೂ ನೈಪುಣ್ಯತೆಯನ್ನು ಪದೇ ಪದೇ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅವರು ಜಾಗತಿಕ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಜಟಿಲ ಸವಾಲುಗಳಿಗೆ ಪರಿಹಾರಗಳನ್ನು ಒದಗಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಂಚೂಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಈ ವಿಶೇಷ ಸಂದರ್ಭವು ಜನರ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂತಸ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿಯನ್ನು ತರಲಿ ಎಂದು ಹಾರೈಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.
@NammaVarthuru Thanks n huge respect for all good work. However there is a property (L76 I assume) before this S cross any idea sir when that would be cleared because that's causing more bottle neck. Also the police station and school will it be shifted for road expansion. Any leads on that
*MEDIA RELEASE*
*Bengaluru East City Corporation*
Bengaluru: 8 October 2026
*Expedite Gunjur–Dommasandra–Varthur Road Widening Works: D.S. Ramesh*
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Bengaluru East City Corporation Commissioner D.S. Ramesh to review the progress of the Gunjur–Dommasandra–Varthur road widening project, including land acquisition, Transferable Development Rights, road construction, constitution of a special task force to expedite the works, its key objectives and responsibilities, traffic management, and monitoring of infrastructure development works.
The meeting reviewed the road widening works covering 2 km from Dommasandra to Gunjur and 1.9 km from Gunjur to Varthur, which form part of SH-35. As per RMP-2015, the road is proposed to be widened to 50 metres.
The Commissioner directed officials to give priority to public convenience, road safety and quality infrastructure, resolve pending land acquisition issues on priority and expedite the execution of the project.
*Complete the Four-Lane Road at the Earliest*
The road work in the Dommasandra stretch has been completed, while approximately 1.4 km of the 2-km Gunjur–Dommasandra stretch has been completed. Work on the remaining 600-metre stretch is pending due to issues related to land acquisition and TDR.
The Commissioner directed officials not to wait for the six-lane road and instead complete the four-lane road immediately using the land currently available, so that traffic movement can be improved without further delay.
As land boundary and private property-related issues exist in the remaining 600-metre stretch, officials were directed to conduct a fresh survey by 8 October 2026, clearly identify the boundaries of government and private properties, and mark them physically at the site using poles or red markings. Necessary markings should be provided at intervals of 10–20 metres to clearly demarcate the boundaries.
*Expedite TDR and Land Acquisition Processes*
As the TDR notification relating to 143 properties has been withdrawn, officials were directed to verify the official notification and take further necessary action. Of the 20 properties near the Varthur Bridge, TDR has been issued for 6 properties, while the TDR process for 9 properties is under progress. The Commissioner directed officials to hold meetings with the remaining property owners and complete the process. He also instructed officials to expedite the issuance of DRCs for the remaining 9 properties.
With regard to Property No. 34, since the compensation amount under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act has been deposited in court, officials were directed to complete the necessary legal procedures and take possession of the property with police protection, as required.
Similarly, out of the 65 properties between Vinayaka Theatre and Vishal Mart, payment has been completed for 35 properties. The Commissioner directed officials to expedite the payment process for the remaining 30 properties.
*Priority to Drainage, Footpaths and Shifting of Electrical Poles*
Officials were instructed to connect temporary drains obstructing the road works to the main drainage system and remove the temporary arrangements wherever necessary. A minimum 2-metre-wide footpath should be provided over the drain to facilitate safe pedestrian movement.
The Commissioner also directed BESCOM officials to shift the remaining electrical poles and one transformer within four days so that the road development works can proceed without obstruction.
*Verify Petrol Pump Documents*
The Commissioner directed officials to immediately verify the necessary documents relating to the HP petrol pump near Bellandur Amanikere, which is obstructing the road and ramp/viaduct works.
@Composed_11 Propaganda or research should be backed by data points from real vehicle owners. Registered users if they share the results it will show the real picture and there ll be push back
Day 38: Streamlining execution for the Gunjur-Varthur corridor! 🤝🛣️
@DKShivakumar@krishnabgowda sir, progress on the Gunjur CDP road & Balagere S-Cross often stalls at inter-agency handoffs between @BBMPCOMM, KRDCL, BTP, & utility teams like BESCOM/KPTCL. 1/2
@nammayatri Thanks for your time, but putting congestion charges 120 is ridiculous in banglore traffic which is congested. Don't loot end users at the behest of some random algorithm.
@nammayatri your ticketing mechanism for resolving user queries is useless and needs improvements. Also it's illegal to put congestion charges and unaccounted invoice while estimate showed 260/- while booking auto. Can I get some resolution.
Amazon just laid off 14000 people.
Not a single minister has offered any support.
> Govt collects taxes from IT professionals
> Use same taxes to fund freebies
> Use those freebies to win elections
But when these taxpayers are in trouble, government is nowhere to be found.