Karnataka Bridge inaugural line: CM Siddaramaiah claims that it was ‘not consulting’; Nitin Gadkari replied. Bharat News
New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday asked Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to postpone the inauguration of the major infrastructure projects at Shivamogga, saying that he was not consulted or officially informed about the draft, despite his name, stating that he was not consulted or officially informed. In response, Gadkari said that the Chief Minister was duly invited on July 11, and a follow -up letter was virtually sent with an option to join.In a letter, Siddaramaiah said that despite his name on the draft invitation card issued by the ministry, the incident was neither consulted nor officially informed.“It has come in my notice that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways along with the National Highway Authority of India has organized a ‘dedication to the Nation and Foundation Stone Lateing Ceremony’ on 14 July 2025 in Nehru Field, Sagara Taluk, Shivamogga district, and my name has also been pushed into the draft mile card. However, I have not already been informed about the program, “CM wrote.He said that he is already scheduled to preside over an inauguration program at the Indi taluk of Vijaypura district on the same day. He said, “It would have been more suitable for the Morta to consult with the state government before schedule of state level programs,” he said.Siddaramaiah requested Gadkari in his ministry to coordinate such events with the state government in future. “In addition, I request you to postpone this program and provide me some dates, so that I can include you in this important state level program,” he said.
Government is committed to cooperative federalism: Gadkari
Responding to Siddaramaiah’s letter, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that on July 11, an official invitation was sent to the Chief Minister of Karnataka, suggesting a virtual participation with a follow -up on July 12. He confirmed the Center’s commitment for cooperative federalism and coordination with the state governments. On 11 July 2025, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Mr. @Siddaramaiah Ji was duly extended to an official invitation, invited to preside over the program. In the light of any possible scheduling challenges, a letter was later sent, requesting their virtual appearance. ,The Center has been slated to inaugurate the 2.44-km-kilometer long Sigandur Bridge, called the second longest cable-state bridge in India, built at a cost of Rs 473 crore.This issue has created dissatisfaction within the Congress. Karnataka Minister Madhu Bangarappa, who oversees Shivamogga district, told reporters on Sunday that he had not even received an official invitation. “I think the Chief Minister has been humiliated by the central government,” he said.
